The average train between Heidelberg and Gernsheim takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Gernsheim. 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 Heidelberg and Gernsheim. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gernsheim at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gernsheim. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Gernsheim station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Heidelberg to Gernsheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Gernsheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gernsheim Bahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Gernsheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Gernsheim is 40.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gernsheim Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 21m.