The average train between Hamburg and Heerlen takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 every 3 hours between Hamburg and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Heerlen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Hamburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Hamburg to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Arriva NL.
The distance between Hamburg and Heerlen is 403.2 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Heerlen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 5h 29m.