The average train between Dortmund and Heidelberg takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Dortmund to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Heidelberg is 249.8 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.