The average train between Bremen and Heerlen takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremen 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 Bremen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Heerlen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Bremen to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.
Book your Bremen to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Bremen and Heerlen is 311.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Heerlen via Duisburg Hbf and Herzogenrath in around 4h 54m.