The average train between Braunschweig and Heidelberg takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Braunschweig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Braunschweig to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Braunschweig and Heidelberg is 342.9 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 29m.