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The average train between Bern and Heerlen takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.

8h 49m
Duration
687 km
Distance
€212
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain train 79
7h 24m
€136–339

Bern to Heerlen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL12h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NL7h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern 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.

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  • Distance: 686.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bern to Heerlen via Basel SBB, Köln Hbf, and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 24m.

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