The average train between Heerlen and Spa takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Spa. 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 Spa. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Spa at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Spa. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Spa station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Heerlen to Spa train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Spa train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Spa-Géronstère station.
Book your Heerlen to Spa train tickets online with Arriva NL, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heerlen and Spa is 44.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Pepinster in around 2h 53m.