The average train between Kiel and Heerlen takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 2 hours between Kiel and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Heerlen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Heerlen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Book your Kiel to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Heerlen is 473.9 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Heerlen via Hamburg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 7h 26m.