The train between Cardiff and Heidelberg takes 9h 48m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cardiff 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 on demand between Cardiff and Heidelberg. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 48m.
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station via London Paddington station, Paris Nord station and Karlsruhe Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Cardiff to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cardiff to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Cardiff and Heidelberg is 870.5 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 48m.