The average train between Heerlen and Herten takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Herten. 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 Herten. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Herten at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath, Bf and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heerlen to Herten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Herten. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Herten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Herzogenrath, Bf station.
Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Herten, Herten station.
The distance between Heerlen and Herten is 113.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Herten, Herten via Herzogenrath, Bf and Essen Hbf in around 3h 51m.