The average train between Heerlen and Oberammergau takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Oberammergau. 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 twice daily between Heerlen and Oberammergau. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Oberammergau at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Oberammergau. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Oberammergau station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Heerlen to Oberammergau train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Oberammergau train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Murnau station.
Book your Heerlen to Oberammergau train tickets online with Arriva NL, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Oberammergau is 519.3 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Oberammergau via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, and Murnau in around 8h 50m.