The average train between Ulm and Heerlen takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 Ulm and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Aachen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Ulm to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
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The distance between Ulm and Heerlen is 399.6 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Koeln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 13m.