The average train between Duisburg and Heerlen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. 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 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Duesseldorf Hbf station and arriving at Herzogenrath station via Herzogenrath station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
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.
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The distance between Duisburg and Heerlen is 81.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 2m.