The average train between Hanover and Heidelberg takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 4 times a day between Hanover and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Hanover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hanover to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanover and Heidelberg is 337.5 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 16m.