The average train between Dachau and Heidelberg takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Dachau and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dachau is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dachau 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 Dachau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Dachau to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Dachau to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Dachau and Heidelberg is 237.9 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.