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Dresden to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Heidelberg takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

6h 52m
Duration
585 km
Distance
€144
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
5h 54m
€107–454

Dresden to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dresden and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 585.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 54m.

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