The average train between Dresden and Heerlen takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 3 times a day between Dresden and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Heerlen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Aachen, Hbf station via Leipzig Hbf station, Erfurt Hbf station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Dresden to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
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The distance between Dresden and Heerlen is 543.2 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 8h 14m.