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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Heerlen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Basel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Heerlen is 387.4 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Heerlen via Koeln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 35m.