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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. 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 38m
Duration
470 km
Distance
€121
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Leipzig to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ÖBB EuroCityRNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ÖBB EuroCityRNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityRNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ÖBB EuroCityRNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ÖBB EuroCityRNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH4h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 470 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.

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