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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Heidelberg takes 16h 12m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. 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.

16h 12m
Duration
1,027 km
Distance
€188
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Heidelberg train times

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 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,026.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 42m.

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