The average train between Heerlen and Cologne takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Cologne. 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 2 hours between Heerlen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Cologne station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Heerlen to Cologne train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Cologne train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Heerlen to Cologne train tickets online with Arriva NL, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Cologne is 68.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Koeln Hbf via Aachen Hbf in around 1h 36m.