The average train between Stuttgart and Heerlen takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. 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 3 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 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Aachen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Stuttgart to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Heerlen is 327.2 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Koeln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 16m.