The average train between Bristol and Heidelberg takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 5:16 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Bristol to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bristol to Heidelberg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Heidelberg is 830.3 km. The road distance is 1,215 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 57m.