The average train between Basel and Heidelberg takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Basel to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Basel to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Heidelberg is 221.5 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 20m.