Travelling from Berlin to Heerlen by train

Want to know how to get from Berlin to Heerlen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Berlin to Heerlen take around 5 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 542 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Berlin is scheduled to depart at around  00:11. The last departure is usually at around 19:46 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Berlin at around 05:29, with the last train leaving at around 21:27. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 44 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$85.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Heerlen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Heerlen.

Is there a direct train from Berlin to Heerlen?

The journey between Berlin and Heerlen usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Berlin to Heerlen?

The Berlin to Heerlen train travel takes about 5 hours and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Berlin to Heerlen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Heerlen leaving Berlin at around 00:11 and the last train leaving at around 19:46 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Berlin at around 05:29, with the final departure at 21:27.