Train Cologne to Heerlen from €27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heerlen takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

1h 48m

Duration

94 km

Distance

€27

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cologne to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:47 AM → 11:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:17 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 1:17 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 2:17 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1:40 AM → 6:47 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
5:47 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:17 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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