The average train between Paderborn and Heidelberg takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Paderborn and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. 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 4h 49m.
Paderborn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
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 29m.