The average train between Vienna and Heidelberg takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station via Muenchen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Vienna and Heidelberg is 577.8 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 8h 12m.