The average train between Bielefeld and Heidelberg takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Bielefeld to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bielefeld to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Bielefeld and Heidelberg is 290.6 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 21m.