Train Leipzig to Heidelberg from €123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.

4h 54m

Duration

470 km

Distance

€123

Average price

5 times a day

Frequency

Leipzig to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, 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 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:49 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
6:48 PM → 11:33 PM
4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

4:49 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
6:48 PM → 11:33 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 4:33 AM
Arrives next day
5h 35m • 1 change
11:49 PM → 5:33 AM
Arrives next day
5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

8:49 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

8:49 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

10:49 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

10:49 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

10:49 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:33 PM
4h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €80–250 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.

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