The average train between Budapest and Heidelberg takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 twice daily between Budapest and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Budapest to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Budapest to Heidelberg train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
The distance between Budapest and Heidelberg is 791.5 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 42m.