Essen to Heerlen Trains

Essen to Heerlen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Heerlen takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 38m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: €33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33

2h 27m

€20–114

Essen to Heerlen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:16 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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