The average train between Heerlen and Basel takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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 3 times a day between Heerlen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Basel station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Heerlen to Basel train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Basel train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Heerlen to Basel train tickets online with Arriva NL, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Basel is 387.4 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Basel Bad Bf via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 58m.