The average train between Duisburg and Heerlen takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. 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 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 3m. 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Duisburg to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf Hbf station.
Duisburg to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Duisburg to Heerlen train tickets online with National Express, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Duisburg and Heerlen is 81.9 km. The road distance is 109 km.
National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 2m.