The average train between Rotterdam and Heidelberg takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Rotterdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Heidelberg is 407.7 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 58m.