Train Cologne to Heerlen from €28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heerlen takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

2h 8m

Duration

94 km

Distance

€28

Average price

4 times a day

Frequency

Cologne to Heerlen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

9:34 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

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