The average train between Krefeld and Heerlen takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Krefeld 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 hourly between Krefeld and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Krefeld is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Krefeld station and arriving at Heerlen station via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Krefeld to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Krefeld Hbf station.
Krefeld to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.
Book your Krefeld to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Krefeld and Heerlen is 64.3 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Krefeld Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €16–26 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week.