- Distance: 121.8 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
The train between Essen and Heerlen takes 2h 26m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Essen and Heerlen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 26m.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Heerlen station via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Essen to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.
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The distance between Essen and Heerlen is 96 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
