The average train between Geilenkirchen and Heerlen takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Geilenkirchen 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 Geilenkirchen and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geilenkirchen is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen station and arriving at Heerlen station via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Geilenkirchen to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Geilenkirchen, Bf station.
Geilenkirchen to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Geilenkirchen to Heerlen train tickets online with National Express and Arriva NL.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Heerlen is 13.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Heerlen via Herzogenrath in around 40 min.