The average train between Düsseldorf and Heerlen takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Heerlen station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Düsseldorf to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf-Bilk station.
Düsseldorf to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Heerlen train tickets online with National Express, Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Heerlen is 67.1 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Heerlen via Herzogenrath in around 1h 32m.