The average train between Rome and Heidelberg takes 14h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 4 times a day between Rome and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 14h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rome 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 Rome to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rome to Heidelberg train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Heidelberg is 885.3 km. The road distance is 1,213 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 20m.