The average train between Basel and Heerlen takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. 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 every 3 hours between Basel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 31m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Basel to Heerlen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 6h 48m.
Basel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Heerlen is 387.4 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Heerlen via Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 21m.