The average train between Donaueschingen and Heilbronn takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn. 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 4 times a day between Donaueschingen and Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donaueschingen is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Rottweil Bahnhof and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 8m • 2 changes

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3h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn? 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 Donaueschingen to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Donaueschingen station and arriving at Heilbronn station via Rottweil Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), depart from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung station.
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), arrive at Heilbronn Hbf station.
Book your Donaueschingen to Heilbronn train tickets online with SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Donaueschingen and Heilbronn is 142.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung to Heilbronn Hbf via Rottweil Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 12m.