The average train between Linz and Heidelberg takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Heidelberg train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Heidelberg is 427.2 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 6h 42m.