- Must visit
Thermenmuseum
Museum built around excavated Roman baths, with finds and displays that explain ancient Coriovallum and daily life in Roman Heerlen.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Heerlen
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 27 Oct
Cheapest price on 27 Oct
£30
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
1 h 25 m
Trains on 27 Oct
1
Distance
68 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Heerlen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Heerlen will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Fast trains
On Tue 27 Oct, we found 1 trains from Cologne to Heerlen, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:221h25Cologne16:47Heerlen£301One-way0 changes
- 15:221h25Cologne16:47Heerlen£301One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Heerlen
Germany
Netherlands
Trains from Cologne to Heerlen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne to Heerlen trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne to Heerlen.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne to Heerlen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Cologne to Heerlen covers a distance of 68 km and takes approximately 1h 1m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Cologne to Heerlen is 68 km.
The first train from Cologne to Heerlen leaves at 0:17.
The last train from Cologne to Heerlen departs at 23:24.
Trains from Cologne to Heerlen run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cologne to Heerlen.
Live departures
Cologne to Heerlen train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Heerlen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:22 Cologne | 1h25 | 16:47 Heerlen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne and Heerlen
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a night train from Cologne to Heerlen.
Complete guide to Heerlen
Things to do in Heerlen
Discover the best of Heerlen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heerlen trip today.
- Recommended
SCHUNCK Museum
Contemporary art museum in the Glaspaleis, showing changing exhibitions in a notable modernist building at the heart of the city.
- Recommended
Mijnmuseum de Gang
Underground museum route through a former mine district, presenting mining heritage and murals in an unusual urban setting.
- Recommended
Pancratiusplein
Central square framed by key civic buildings, terraces and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Heerlen on foot.
- Recommended
Maankwartier
Creative quarter known for murals, former industrial spaces and cultural venues. It shows Heerlen’s evolving identity beyond the historic centre.
- Recommended
Heerlen Murals
Well-known walking route for viewing Heerlen’s street art and large-scale murals. It is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city.
- Vegetarian
Limburgse vlaai
Limburgse vlaai is the region’s signature fruit or rice tart, traditionally baked for celebrations and coffee moments across South Limburg.
Limburgs zuurvlees
Zuurvlees is a sweet-sour Limburg beef stew, slowly braised with vinegar and syrup. It is a comforting local classic often served with chips.
Balkenbrij
Balkenbrij is a sliced pork-based pan-fried loaf with spices and buckwheat or flour, rooted in farmhouse cooking and winter traditions in the region.
Brasserie Mijnstreek
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving modern European dishes in a smart but relaxed setting, suitable for dinner and drinks.
Brasserie Ploegmans
Established grand café on the Pancratiusplein, known for Limburg hospitality, classic dishes, terrace seating and local beers.
De Twee Gezusters
Popular casual venue for burgers, grilled meats and hearty mains in an informal atmosphere near the centre.
Euro (€)
Moderate for the Netherlands. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Amsterdam, while local transport and coffee remain in the typical Dutch price range.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafés.
OVpay
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Prices
- Single ticket
- /
- Day pass
- €15,10
To the city centre
Heerlen station -> Heerlen Centrum
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
Best option: Arriva OV-ToerPas dagkaart bus & trein
- Price
- €15,10
- Duration
- 10 min
- Contactless bank card and mobile check-in/check-out work on Dutch public transport via OVpay.
- The Arriva OV-ToerPas is valid on Arriva buses in South Limburg and certain Arriva train routes, with weekday time restrictions on trains.
Plan your visit to Heerlen
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Heerlen.
The train journey from Cologne to Heerlen offers a scenic view as it passes through the picturesque Rhineland countryside, featuring rolling hills, charming villages, and lush landscapes.
FAQs: Cologne to Heerlen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Heerlen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heerlen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Cologne to Heerlen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne to Heerlen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Heerlen
Most Cologne to Heerlen trains use the Köln Hbf to Heerlen station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Heerlen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Heerlen
Which Cologne station do trains to Heerlen leave from?
Trains from Cologne to Heerlen leave from Köln Hbf. The station is 1 km from Cologne city centre at Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany.
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb26 · 16m · £7 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · £5 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · £5 · every ~14 min
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln/Bonn FlughafenKöln/Bonn Flughafen, Waldstraße 247, 51147 Köln
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe · 17m · £4 · every ~2 min
Rb26 · 21m · £4
Re · 23m · every ~2 min
BusS19, S12 · 29m · £5
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Köln Airport-BusinessparkKöln Airport-Businesspark, August-Horch-Straße 3, 51149 Köln
City-centre transport
Getting to Köln Airport-Businesspark from Cologne city centre
Köln Airport-Businesspark is 7 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS12 · 5m · £2 · every ~5 min
S12 · 8m · £2 · every ~5 min
Köln Airport-Businesspark train station facilities and services
Köln Airport-Businesspark has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Yilmaz, Bistro im Park, Restaurant Fernandes, Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Airport-Businesspark. ATMs are available at Köln Airport-Businesspark.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Airport-Businesspark. Information desks are available at Köln Airport-Businesspark.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Airport-Businesspark. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Airport-Businesspark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Airport-Businesspark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Airport-Businesspark.
Which Heerlen station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
Trains from Cologne to Heerlen arrive at Heerlen. Heerlen is 1 km from Heerlen city centre.
HeerlenStationsplein 3, 6411 NE Heerlen, Netherlands+31 30 751 5155
City-centre transport
Getting to Heerlen from Heerlen city centre
Bus43, 4, 8, 601, 643, 10 · 5m · £2 · every ~13 min
Heerlen train station facilities and services
Heerlen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Brasserie Mijn Streek, Eetcafé A Gen Ing
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heerlen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heerlen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heerlen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heerlen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heerlen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen, Stadshotel Botterweck, Tulip Inn Heerlen City Centre.
Train stations for Cologne to Heerlen
Check train stations information for Cologne and Heerlen, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Cologne that goes to Heerlen is Köln Hbf, and it arrives at Heerlen.
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