The average train between Dorsten and Heidelberg takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorsten 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 Dorsten and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorsten is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dorsten station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Dorsten to Heidelberg train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Dorsten to Heidelberg train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dorsten to Heidelberg train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dorsten and Heidelberg is 278.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 2h 17m.