Heerlen to Dortmund by train
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Overview: trains from Heerlen to Dortmund
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Taking the train from Heerlen to Dortmund
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Train cost between Heerlen and Dortmund
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: US$46.50
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
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Heerlen to Dortmund departure frequency and train timetable
With 39 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 26 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:17 and the last one is at 23:48. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:17, with the last one at 23:54.
Travel time and distance between Heerlen and Dortmund
The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 13 minutes, covering a total of 125 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Heerlen to Dortmund trains
Tickets for travel to Dortmund along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Making your Heerlen to Dortmund travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Dortmund.
FAQs about the train journey from Heerlen to Dortmund
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The train journey between Heerlen and Dortmund covers 125 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$46.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for travel between Heerlen to Dortmund are available 6 months before departure.
The shortest trip is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
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