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How to get from Kerkrade to Leiden by bus and train?

From Kerkrade to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Kerkrade to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hoensbroek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110300
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Leiden by bus and train via 43, IC and IC

To get from Kerkrade to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Heerlen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66111341
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Leiden

The distance between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 254.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Landgraaf
  • Heerlen
  • Kerkrade Centrum

Bus stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
  • Heerlen, Rukker
  • Kerkrade, Roda-Boulevard West

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Leiden by bus and train via 43, IC and IC

To get from Kerkrade to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Heerlen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66111341
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kerkrade to Leiden?

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Leiden in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kerkrade to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The 4 bus line goes from Hoensbroek station near Kerkrade to Heerlen, Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heerlen, Station station near Leiden in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Kerkrade to Leiden in Netherlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Leiden in Netherlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kerkrade to get to Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Hoensbroek stop near Kerkrade in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kerkrade and Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Heerlen, Station station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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