Dresden to Heidelberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Heidelberg takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours 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 30m
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

best

Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 11m

€82–198

Dresden to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Dresden and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

10:12 PM → 9:48 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:48 AM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:48 AM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:48 AM
9h 10m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

1:38 AM → 10:48 AM
9h 10m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:48 AM
8h 10m • 3 changes
6:11 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
6:12 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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