The average train between Groningen and Heerlen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 every 4 hours between Groningen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Heerlen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Groningen to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Groningen to Heerlen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Heerlen is 262.8 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Heerlen via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 38m.