The average train between Bedford and Heidelberg takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bedford and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford 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 Bedford to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Bedford to Heidelberg train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Heidelberg train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Book your Bedford to Heidelberg train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Heidelberg is 711.1 km. The road distance is 1,124 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m.