Munich Airport to Heidelberg by train

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Overview: trains from Munich Airport to Heidelberg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Munich Airport 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 01:24 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 256
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$97.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 17m
Train operators 16

Explore Munich Airport to Heidelberg by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Munich Airport to Heidelberg aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Munich Airport to Heidelberg

Getting from Munich Airport to Heidelberg by rail typically costs US$97.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Munich Airport to Heidelberg departure frequency and train timetable

With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 17 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:24 and the last one is at 23:11. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:44, with the last one at 23:11.

Average train travel time and distance from Munich Airport to Heidelberg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 42 minutes, spanning 256 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Munich Airport and Heidelberg?

You can secure tickets for travel between Munich Airport and Heidelberg up to 8 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Heidelberg

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Heidelberg.

FAQs about the train journey from Munich Airport to Heidelberg

Want to know more about your journey from Munich Airport to Heidelberg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Munich Airport to Heidelberg is 256 kilometres.

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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.