The average train between Ostend and Heidelberg takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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 every 2 hours between Ostend and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ostende station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Ostend to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Ostend and Heidelberg is 455.8 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 2m.