The average train between Reading and Heidelberg takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 4 hours between Reading and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Reading to Heidelberg train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Heidelberg train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Reading to Heidelberg train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Heidelberg is 720.6 km. The road distance is 922 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 35m.