The average train between Duisburg and Heerlen takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Duisburg 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 Duisburg and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Heerlen station via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Duisburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.
Book your Duisburg to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Duisburg and Heerlen is 81.9 km. The road distance is 103 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 1h 34m.