The average train between Heidelberg and Witten takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Witten. 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 Witten. The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Witten at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Witten. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Witten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Heidelberg to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Witten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Witten is 245.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 2h 15m.