The average train between Rome and Heerlen takes 21h 15m and the fastest train takes 15h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 3 times a day between Rome and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rome 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini station and arriving at Aachen, Hbf station via Milano Centrale station, Basel Sbb station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
Rome to Heerlen train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
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The distance between Rome and Heerlen is 1115.9 km. The road distance is 1390 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Heerlen via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 15h 32m.