The average train between Heidelberg and France takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to France. 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 Heidelberg and France. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into France at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to France. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at France station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Heidelberg and France is 594.1 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 4h 32m.