The average train between Gatwick Airport and Heidelberg takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Gatwick Airport to Heidelberg train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Heidelberg train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Heidelberg train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Heidelberg is 657.9 km. The road distance is 1,092 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m.