The average train between Madrid and Heerlen takes 24h 13m and the fastest train takes 22h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Heerlen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.
Madrid to Heerlen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Heerlen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Heerlen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Heerlen is 1,383.5 km. The road distance is 2,185 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Heerlen via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Aachen Hbf in around 15h 49m.