The average train between Chester and Heidelberg takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Chester to Heidelberg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Heidelberg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chester to Heidelberg train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Heidelberg is 907 km. The road distance is 1,135 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 20m.