The average train between Chemnitz and Heidelberg takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz Hbf station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Leipzig Hbf station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Chemnitz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Chemnitz and Heidelberg is 341.3 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 7m.