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Dortmund to Heerlen trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Heerlen takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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.

2h 40m
Duration
169 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dortmund to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressArriva NL2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 168.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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