The average train between Munich and Heerlen takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Heerlen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Munich to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Heerlen is 506.1 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Heerlen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Aachen Hbf in around 6h 5m.