The average train between Berlin and Heerlen takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 hourly between Berlin and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Wuppertal Hbf and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Heerlen station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Berlin to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Heerlen is 543.2 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Heerlen via Wuppertal Hbf and Herzogenrath in around 6h 36m.