Aachen to Heerlen by train

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Overview: trains from Aachen to Heerlen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Aachen to Heerlen, 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 00:17 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 22m View journey
Distance (km) 16
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey £6.50 View journey
Avg journey time 34m
Train operators 7

Explore Aachen to Heerlen by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Aachen to Heerlen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Aachen to Heerlen

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Aachen to Heerlen:

  • Cheapest ticket: £6.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance: £6

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance: £6

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train times for travel from Aachen to Heerlen

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:17 and the last departure is 23:47. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:17 and the last train leaves at 23:46. On average, a total of 46 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Aachen to Heerlen

The quickest time by train is 22 minutes, travelling a total distance of 16 kilometres.

When are tickets between Aachen and Heerlen available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Aachen and Heerlen can be purchased 12 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Aachen to Heerlen

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Heerlen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Aachen to Heerlen

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

The train journey between Aachen and Heerlen covers 16 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.