The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 5h 55m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 2:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Heidelberg train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Heidelberg is 338 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €80–200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.
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