The average train between Dover and Heidelberg takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 5 times a day between Dover and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Dover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dover to Heidelberg train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Heidelberg is 557.8 km. The road distance is 1,145 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 13m.