The average train between Heerlen and Rotterdam takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Heerlen to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Heerlen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Heerlen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heerlen and Rotterdam is 155.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven in around 2h 15m.