The average train between Ulm and Heerlen takes 42h 44m and the fastest train takes 18h 44m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Ulm and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ulm is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 42h 44m. 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 station and arriving at Heerlen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 44m.
Ulm to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Ulm and Heerlen is 399.6 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 47m.