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Basel to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Heidelberg takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 36m
Duration
247 km
Distance
€59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re73 / ...
2h 29m
€44–177

Basel to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 247.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 29m.

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