The average train between Darmstadt and Heidelberg takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Darmstadt 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 30 minutes between Darmstadt and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Heidelberg station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Darmstadt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Darmstadt to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Darmstadt and Heidelberg is 51.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €11–50 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.