The average train between Erlangen and Heidelberg University takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen to Heidelberg University. 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 Erlangen and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Heidelberg University station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Erlangen to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Altstadt station.
The distance between Erlangen and Heidelberg University is 167.4 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg University via Nürnberg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, Osterburken, Bahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 4h 40m.