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Trip Overview

The average train between Heerlen and Dortmund takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen to Dortmund. 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 52m
Duration
169 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Heerlen to Dortmund train times

Trains run hourly between Heerlen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express6h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express7h 32m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational Express8h 32m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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    Arriva NLNational Express2h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 168.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Dortmund, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.

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