The average train between Heerlen and Basel takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Basel. 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 3 hours between Heerlen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heerlen to Basel? 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 Heerlen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf station and arriving at Basel SBB station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Heerlen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Heerlen and Basel is 387.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Basel SBB via Aachen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 5h 41m.