The average train between Dachau and Heidelberg takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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 11:26 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 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 Dachau station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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.
You can take a train from Dachau Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h.