The average train between Bonn and Heerlen takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 Bonn and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Heerlen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Bonn to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Bonn to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Heerlen is 80 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Heerlen via Koeln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 2h 18m.