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Essen to Heerlen trains

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The average train between Essen and Heerlen takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 27m
Duration
128 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
2h 21m

Essen to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National ExpressArriva NL2h 15m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 128 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Heerlen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 21m.

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