The average train between Ghent and Heidelberg takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Ghent to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Ghent to Heidelberg train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ghent and Heidelberg is 398.1 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 33m.