The average train between Berlin and Heerlen takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 hourly between Berlin and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin 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 Berlin to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Heerlen station via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Berlin to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Heerlen is 543.2 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Heerlen via Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 7h 2m.