Basel (Station) to Heidelberg Trains

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg trains

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The average train between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 271 km
Distance: €83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

2h 23m

€50–209

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:16 PM → 2:44 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
1:16 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 4:44 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
2:46 PM → 5:23 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

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.

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