The average train between Erfurt and Heidelberg takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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 every 2 hours between Erfurt and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Erfurt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB Regio Stuttgart and 2 other operators.
The distance between Erfurt and Heidelberg is 241.5 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 3h 2m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route twice daily.