The average train between Ghent and Heerlen takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent 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 Ghent and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Heerlen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Ghent to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Ghent to Heerlen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Heerlen is 159.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 22m.