The average train between Heerlen and Brussels takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Brussels. 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 hourly between Heerlen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Brussels at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Brussels station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Heerlen to Brussels train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Brussels train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
Book your Heerlen to Brussels train tickets online with Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Brussels is 114.6 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Bruxelles-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 7m.