Basel to Heerlen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Heerlen takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

6h 12m
Duration: 587 km
Distance: €180
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re

5h 49m

€100–350

Basel to Heerlen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 PM → 10:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:16 PM → 7:47 AM
Arrives next day
8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel 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.