The average train between Heidelberg and Ellwangen takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Ellwangen. 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 3 hours between Heidelberg and Ellwangen. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Ellwangen at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Ellwangen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Heidelberg to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ellwangen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Ellwangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Heidelberg and Ellwangen is 115.9 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Ellwangen, Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 55m.