The average train between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel (Station) 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 Basel (Station) and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel St. Johann and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Basel (Station) station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg is 220.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.