Bedford to Heidelberg trains

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The average train between Bedford and Heidelberg takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. 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 38m
Duration: 1,101 km
Distance: €386
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...

8h 21m

€291–564

Bedford to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bedford and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:40 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:40 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
7:09 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
14h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 6:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:06 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 6:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:16 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 6:41 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:15 AM → 5:16 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 7:16 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 6:41 PM
7h • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 7:16 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:06 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 6:41 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 7:16 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 1,101.3 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 8h 21m.

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