The average train between Rotterdam and Heerlen takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Rotterdam 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Heerlen station via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Rotterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Heerlen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Heerlen is 155.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlen via Eindhoven in around 2h 30m.