Rome2Rio

Rotterdam to Heidelberg trains

Find Transport to Heidelberg

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Heidelberg takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

6h 37m
Duration
529 km
Distance
€72
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rotterdam to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Rotterdam and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:05 AM which arrives into Heidelberg at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 529 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Heidelberg, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Mannheim Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

Operators