Train Kiel to Heerlen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Heerlen takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Heerlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 50m
Duration: 601 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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7h 42m

Kiel to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

3:08 AM → 11:47 AM
8h 39m • 3 changes
4:02 AM → 12:47 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
5:37 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

3:08 AM → 11:47 AM
8h 39m • 3 changes
4:02 AM → 12:47 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
5:37 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

12:05 AM → 10:47 AM
10h 42m • 3 changes
3:08 AM → 11:47 AM
8h 39m • 3 changes
4:02 AM → 12:47 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
5:37 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

2:05 AM → 10:47 AM
8h 42m • 3 changes
4:05 AM → 12:47 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
5:37 AM → 1:47 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 2:47 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Heerlen? 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.