There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
3h 30m€30–131Drive 157.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlencar 157.6 km
1h 47m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandwegbus 44
4hAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Heerlen157.6 km
1h 47mTrain via Essen
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West Strain S1
- Take the train from Essen West S to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
4h 35m€37–68
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg via Dortmund and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Heerlen is 182 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €29 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €29 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath hourly, and the journey takes 2h 14m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 4h.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West S
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen West S to Herzogenrath, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West S
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- ASEAG
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- ASEAG
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heerlen.
There are 1587+ hotels available in Heerlen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Heerlen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.