The average train between Cambridge and Heidelberg takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Heidelberg station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Cambridge to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cambridge to Heidelberg train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Heidelberg is 677.2 km. The road distance is 937 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 25m.