Train Basel to Heerlen from €173 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Heerlen takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Heerlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 38m

Duration

582 km

Distance

€173

Average price

3 times a day

Frequency

Basel to Heerlen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
9:37 PM → 8:47 AM
Arrives next day
11h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:27 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:27 PM → 8:47 AM
Arrives next day
9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:27 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 8:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:47 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes

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