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

From Leiden to Simpelveld by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Simpelveld in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Simpelveld, Oranjeplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110310
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Vaals
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Simpelveld, Oranjeplein
    Ride to bus station
    Simpelveld, Oranjeplein
    ID 66250340
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden to Simpelveld by bus and train via IC, IC and 55

To get from Leiden to Simpelveld in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 55 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Mingersberg, Mingersborg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5555
Walk to Simpelveld
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110350
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Gulpen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mingersberg, Mingersborg
    ID 66130150
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Simpelveld
    Walk to
    Simpelveld
    3.38 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Simpelveld

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Simpelveld, Netherlands is approximately 258.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Simpelveld 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 Leiden

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Simpelveld, Netherlands

Simpelveld is located at Simpelveld, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Simpelveld, Oranjeplein.

Bus stations close to Simpelveld:

  • Simpelveld, Oranjeplein
  • Simpelveld, Dr. Poelsplein
  • Simpelveld, Romeinenstraat

Alternative route from Leiden to Simpelveld by bus and train via IC, IC and 55

To get from Leiden to Simpelveld in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 55 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Mingersberg, Mingersborg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5555
Walk to Simpelveld
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110350
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Gulpen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mingersberg, Mingersborg
    ID 66130150
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Simpelveld
    Walk to
    Simpelveld
    3.38 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 43.

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

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Simpelveld in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Simpelveld in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden to Venlo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Venlo station near Simpelveld in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Leiden and Simpelveld in Netherlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Simpelveld in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Simpelveld in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Venlo stop, which is closest to Simpelveld in Netherlands.

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