The average train between Erlangen and Heidelberg takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Erlangen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Book your Erlangen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Erlangen and Heidelberg is 168.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Würzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 4h 34m.