The average train between Gernsheim and Heidelberg takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Gernsheim 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 Gernsheim and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Gernsheim is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gernsheim to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gernsheim station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Gernsheim to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gernsheim Bahnhof station.
Gernsheim to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Gernsheim and Heidelberg is 40.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 46 min.