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Cardiff to Heerlen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Heerlen takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

9h 6m
Duration
782 km
Distance
€297
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
8h 14m
€231–453

Cardiff to Heerlen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 782.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heerlen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 8h 14m.

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