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Leipzig to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.

5h 18m
Duration
466 km
Distance
€123
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
4h 38m
€84–336

Leipzig to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 466.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.

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