The average train between Heidelberg and Rome takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Rome. 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 4 hours between Heidelberg and Rome. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Rome at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rome. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Rome station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Heidelberg to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Heidelberg to Rome train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Rome is 885.3 km. The road distance is 1,180 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 19m.