The average train between Bamberg and Heidelberg takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg 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 hourly between Bamberg and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Bamberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Book your Bamberg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Bamberg and Heidelberg is 168.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Würzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 4h 4m.