The train between Vienna and Heidelberg takes 7h 16m. 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 twice daily between Vienna and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:28 AM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 16m. 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 Vienna station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Vienna to Heidelberg train tickets online with Railjet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Vienna and Heidelberg is 577.8 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 9m.