Essen to Heerlen Trains

Essen to Heerlen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Heerlen takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 12m

Duration

128 km

Distance

Hourly

Frequency

Essen to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

3:32 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
4:39 PM → 6:47 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 8:47 PM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:09 AM → 6:47 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:09 AM → 6:47 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:09 AM → 6:47 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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