Heilbronn to Heidelberg by train

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Overview: trains from Heilbronn to Heidelberg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Heilbronn to Heidelberg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:52 View journey
Last train 22:06 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr View journey
Distance (km) 48
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey CA$24.70 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 4m
Train operators 7

Heilbronn to Heidelberg train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Heilbronn to Heidelberg take around 1 hour, covering a distance of approximately 48 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Heilbronn is scheduled to depart at around  04:52. The last departure is usually at around 22:06 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Heilbronn at around 04:55, with the last train leaving at around 22:06. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 58 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$24.70.

We think any time is a great time to visit Heidelberg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Heidelberg.

Is there a direct train from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train from Heilbronn to Heidelberg.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

The Heilbronn to Heidelberg train travel takes about 1 hour, no matter when you leave.

What are the Heilbronn to Heidelberg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Heidelberg leaving Heilbronn at around 04:52 and the last train leaving at around 22:06 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Heilbronn at around 04:55, with the final departure at 22:06.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.