The average train between Saarbrücken and Heerlen takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Heerlen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Saarbrücken to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Heerlen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Heerlen is 197.7 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Heerlen via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 7m.