- Must visit
Thermenmuseum
Museum built around excavated Roman baths, with finds and displays that explain ancient Coriovallum and daily life in Roman Heerlen.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 17 Sept
86
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Heerlen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Heerlen will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 86 trains from Eindhoven to Heerlen, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
IC 3927
IC 3921
IC 3933
IC 3931
IC 3925
IC 3927
IC 3921
IC 3933
IC 3931
IC 3925Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Heerlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Heerlen:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Heerlen costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.29. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Heerlen trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2913+ ST 32521 | 6:00 Eindhoven station | 1h08 | 7:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2913+ ST 32014 | 6:00 Eindhoven station | 1h38 | 7:38 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 2913+ ST 32521 · ST 32013 | 6:00 Eindhoven station | 1h27 | 7:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2 changes | |
SPR 6515 · IC 2915+ ST 32523 | 6:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h17 | 7:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2915+ ST 32523 | 6:30 Eindhoven station | 1h08 | 7:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2915 · IC 3915+ ST 32015 | 6:30 Eindhoven station | 1h27 | 7:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2 changes | |
IC 2915+ ST 32016 | 6:30 Eindhoven station | 1h38 | 8:08 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6517 · IC 3917 | 6:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 8:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6517 · IC 2917+ ST 32525 | 6:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h17 | 8:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2917+ ST 32525 | 7:00 Eindhoven station | 1h08 | 8:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 3917 | 7:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 8:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3917+ ST 32017 | 7:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 8:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6519 · IC 3919 | 7:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 8:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6519 · IC 2919+ ST 32527 | 7:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h17 | 8:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2919+ ST 32527 | 7:30 Eindhoven station | 1h08 | 8:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 3919 | 7:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 8:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3919+ ST 32019 | 7:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 8:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6521 · IC 3921 | 7:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 9:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6521 · IC 2921+ ST 32529 | 7:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h17 | 9:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2921+ ST 32529 | 8:00 Eindhoven station | 1h08 | 9:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6421 · IC 2723+ ST 32531 | 8:06 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h32 | 9:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3921 | 8:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 9:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3921+ ST 32021 | 8:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 9:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6523 · IC 3923 | 8:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 9:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2723+ ST 32531 | 8:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 9:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6423 · IC 2725+ ST 32533 | 8:35 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 10:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3923 | 8:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 9:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3923+ ST 32023 | 8:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 9:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6525 · IC 3925 | 8:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 10:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2725+ ST 32533 | 8:57 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 10:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6425 · IC 2727+ ST 32535 | 9:05 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 10:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3925 | 9:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 10:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3925+ ST 32025 | 9:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 10:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6527 · IC 3927 | 9:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 10:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2727+ ST 32535 | 9:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 10:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6427 · IC 2729+ ST 32537 | 9:35 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 11:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3927 | 9:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 10:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3927+ ST 32027 | 9:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 10:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6529 · IC 3929 | 9:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 11:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2729+ ST 32537 | 9:57 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 11:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6429 · IC 2731+ ST 32539 | 10:05 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 11:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3929 | 10:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 11:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3929+ ST 32029 | 10:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 11:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6531 · IC 3931 | 10:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 11:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2731+ ST 32539 | 10:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 11:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6431 · IC 2733+ ST 32541 | 10:35 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 12:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3931 | 10:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 11:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3931+ ST 32031 | 10:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 11:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6533 · IC 3933 | 10:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 12:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2733+ ST 32541 | 10:57 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 12:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6433 · IC 2735+ ST 32543 | 11:05 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 12:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3933 | 11:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 12:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3933+ ST 32033 | 11:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 12:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6535 · IC 3935 | 11:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 12:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2735+ ST 32543 | 11:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 12:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6435 · IC 2737+ ST 32545 | 11:35 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 13:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3935 | 11:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 12:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3935+ ST 32035 | 11:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 12:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6537 · IC 3937 | 11:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 13:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2737+ ST 32545 | 11:57 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 13:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6437 · IC 2739+ ST 32547 | 12:05 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 13:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3937 | 12:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 13:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3937+ ST 32037 | 12:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 13:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6539 · IC 3939 | 12:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 13:41 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2739+ ST 32547 | 12:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 13:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6439 · IC 2741+ ST 32549 | 12:35 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 14:08 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3939 | 12:38 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 13:41 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3939+ ST 32039 | 12:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 13:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
SPR 6541 · IC 3941 | 12:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h20 | 14:11 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 2741+ ST 32549 | 12:57 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 14:08 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
SPR 6441 · IC 2743+ ST 32551 | 13:05 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h33 | 14:38 Heerlen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3941 | 13:08 Eindhoven station | 1h03 | 14:11 Heerlen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3941+ ST 32041 | 13:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 14:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 2743+ ST 32551 | 13:27 Eindhoven station | 1h11 | 14:38 Heerlen station | 1 change | |
IC 3943+ ST 32043 | 13:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 14:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3945+ ST 32045 | 14:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 15:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3947+ ST 32047 | 14:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 15:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3949+ ST 32049 | 15:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 16:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3951+ ST 32051 | 15:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 16:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3953+ ST 32053 | 16:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 17:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3955+ ST 32055 | 16:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 17:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3957+ ST 32057 | 17:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 18:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3959+ ST 32059 | 17:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 18:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3961+ ST 32061 | 18:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 19:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3963+ ST 32063 | 18:38 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 19:57 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
IC 3965+ ST 32065 | 19:08 Eindhoven station | 1h19 | 20:27 Heerlen Woonboulevard | 1 change | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Heerlen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Discover the best of Heerlen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heerlen trip today.
Museum built around excavated Roman baths, with finds and displays that explain ancient Coriovallum and daily life in Roman Heerlen.
Contemporary art museum in the Glaspaleis, showing changing exhibitions in a notable modernist building at the heart of the city.
Underground museum route through a former mine district, presenting mining heritage and murals in an unusual urban setting.
Central square framed by key civic buildings, terraces and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Heerlen on foot.
Creative quarter known for murals, former industrial spaces and cultural venues. It shows Heerlen’s evolving identity beyond the historic centre.
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.
Limburgse vlaai is the region’s signature fruit or rice tart, traditionally baked for celebrations and coffee moments across South Limburg.
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 is a sliced pork-based pan-fried loaf with spices and buckwheat or flour, rooted in farmhouse cooking and winter traditions in the region.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving modern European dishes in a smart but relaxed setting, suitable for dinner and drinks.
Established grand café on the Pancratiusplein, known for Limburg hospitality, classic dishes, terrace seating and local beers.
Popular casual venue for burgers, grilled meats and hearty mains in an informal atmosphere near the centre.
Moderate for the Netherlands. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Amsterdam, while local transport and coffee remain in the typical Dutch price range.
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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven 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.

Most Eindhoven to Heerlen trains use the Eindhoven to Heerlen station pair, with some services arriving at Heerlen Woonboulevard. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Heerlen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven 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 options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
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 options include: Brasserie Mijn Streek, Eetcafé A Gen Ing
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Heerlen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Heerlen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heerlen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heerlen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heerlen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen, Stadshotel Botterweck, Tulip Inn Heerlen City Centre.
Heerlen Woonboulevard is 2 km from Heerlen city centre. Public transport options include:
Heerlen Woonboulevard has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heerlen Woonboulevard.
Available at Heerlen Woonboulevard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heerlen Woonboulevard.
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