The average train between Berlin and Heidelberg takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 Berlin and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Berlin to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Berlin to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH.
The distance between Berlin and Heidelberg is 478.7 km. The road distance is 609 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €100–470 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.