The average train between Duisburg and Heidelberg takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Duisburg 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 Duisburg and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Duisburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Duisburg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Duisburg and Heidelberg is 263.2 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–240 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 4 times a day.