The average train between Heerlen and Geilenkirchen takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Geilenkirchen. 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 Geilenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Geilenkirchen at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Geilenkirchen station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Heerlen to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Geilenkirchen, Bf station.
Book your Heerlen to Geilenkirchen train tickets online with Arriva NL, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Geilenkirchen is 13.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Geilenkirchen, Bf via Herzogenrath, Bf in around 32 min.