The average train between Bratislava and Heerlen takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 every 4 hours between Bratislava and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Heerlen station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Bratislava to Heerlen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Heerlen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Bratislava to Heerlen train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 8 other operators.
The distance between Bratislava and Heerlen is 857.8 km. The road distance is 1,206 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Heerlen via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Aachen Hbf in around 12h 10m.