The average train between Fribourg and Heidelberg takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Fribourg 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 Fribourg and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Fribourg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fribourg 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 Fribourg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Fribourg station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Fribourg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Fribourg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Fribourg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Fribourg and Heidelberg is 311.4 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Bern, Basel SBB, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 49m.