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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Heerlen takes 24h 21m and the fastest train takes 24h 17m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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.

24h 21m
Duration
2,188 km
Distance
€423
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Heerlen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)24h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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.

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  • Distance: 2,187.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 21m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Heerlen via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 16h 13m.

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