The average train between Vienna and Heidelberg takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 8h 1m. 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 Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Vienna to Heidelberg train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Railjet.
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 Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 59m.