The average train between Idstein and Heidelberg takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Idstein to Heidelberg. 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 Idstein and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Idstein is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Idstein station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Idstein to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Idstein Bahnhof station.
Idstein to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Idstein to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Idstein and Heidelberg is 95.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Idstein Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 1h 57m.