The average train between Stuttgart and Heerlen takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 2 hours between Stuttgart and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Heerlen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Stuttgart to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Heerlen is 327.2 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 3h 47m.