The average train between Bologna and Heidelberg takes 11h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 5 times a day between Bologna and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bologna 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 Bologna to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
Bologna to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bologna to Heidelberg train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Heidelberg is 582.1 km. The road distance is 845 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 12m.