Utrecht to Herzogenrath by train

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Overview: trains from Utrecht to Herzogenrath

Find the key information for travelling by train from Utrecht to Herzogenrath, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:09 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 152
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 6m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Utrecht to Herzogenrath

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Train cost between Utrecht and Herzogenrath

Average fares along this route:

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Finding cheap train tickets

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Utrecht to Herzogenrath departure timetable

On this route, 38 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Utrecht at 06:09 and the last leaving at 23:24 during the week.

For weekend travel to Herzogenrath, the earliest departure is at 07:39 and the last one is at 23:24. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 17 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Utrecht to Herzogenrath?

On this route spanning 152 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 13 minutes.

When do tickets between Utrecht and Herzogenrath go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Utrecht and Herzogenrath 6 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Herzogenrath

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Herzogenrath.

FAQs about the train journey from Utrecht to Herzogenrath

Want to know more about your journey from Utrecht to Herzogenrath? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Utrecht to Herzogenrath is 152 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.