The average train between Dachau and Heidelberg takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Dachau 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 Dachau and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Dachau is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dachau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dachau station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Dachau to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Dachau to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dachau to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dachau and Heidelberg is 237.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 56m.