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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Heidelberg takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. 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.

8h 17m
Duration
1,038 km
Distance
€343
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice
8h 37m
€259–557

Reading to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,037.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 37m.

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