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The average train between Bedford and Heidelberg takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford 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.

8h 42m
Duration
1,101 km
Distance
€361
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S3 / ...
7h 49m
€291–528

Bedford to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bedford and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)14h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 1m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 34m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 5m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 1,101.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Bedford to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 49m.

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