The average train between Erlangen and Heidelberg takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erlangen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erlangen and Heidelberg is 168.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 8m.