The average train between Nuremberg and Heidelberg takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Nuremberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Heidelberg is 172.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 23m.