The average train between Bayreuth and Heidelberg takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bayreuth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Bayreuth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Book your Bayreuth to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Bayreuth and Heidelberg is 216.3 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Nürnberg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 5h 5m.