The average train between Heerlen and Dortmund takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Dortmund. 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 twice daily between Heerlen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 8:48 AM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Heerlen to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Herzogenrath station.
Heerlen to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Heerlen and Dortmund is 125 km. The road distance is 169 km.
National Express operates a train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 14m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.