The average train between Kiel and Heerlen takes 7h 44m 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 9:05 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 31m • 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 Hbf station and arriving at Herzogenrath station via Hamburg Hbf station and Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Herzogenrath station.
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The distance between Kiel and Heerlen is 473.9 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Heerlen via Hamburg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 7h 26m.