Basel (Station) to Heidelberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 272 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

3h 7m

€51–218

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel, Bahnhof St. Johann and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

9:49 PM → 2:28 AM
Arrives next day
4h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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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 Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Two other operators also service this route.

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