The average train between Paderborn and Heidelberg takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Paderborn 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 once daily between Paderborn and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Paderborn to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Heidelberg train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Heidelberg is 257.1 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 30m.