The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. 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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Heidelberg is 338 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 4h 31m.