Train Cologne to Heerlen from €30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Heerlen takes 1h 44m 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 44m

Duration

94 km

Distance

€30

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cologne to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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

1:40 AM → 6:47 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
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
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:40 AM → 6:47 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 38m • 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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Frequently asked questions

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