The average train between Bonn and Heerlen takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 Bonn and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Heerlen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Bonn to Heerlen train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Heerlen train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Bonn to Heerlen train tickets online with Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Heerlen is 80 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Heerlen via Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf in around 2h 2m.