The average train between Garching and Heidelberg takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Garching 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 Garching and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Garching is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Odeonsplatz and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Garching to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Garching station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Garching to Heidelberg train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, depart from München Hbf station.
Garching to Heidelberg train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Garching and Heidelberg is 252.1 km. The road distance is 343 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 56m.