The average train between Berlin and Heerlen takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 4:39 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 38m. 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 Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Heerlen train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Berlin to Heerlen train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Heerlen is 543.2 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Heerlen via Duesseldorf Hbf and Herzogenrath in around 6h 55m.