The average train between Calais and Heerlen takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 45m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Heerlen station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Calais to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Calais to Heerlen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Heerlen is 289.2 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Heerlen via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 28m.