The average train between Göttingen and Heidelberg takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen 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 Göttingen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Göttingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Göttingen and Heidelberg is 252.3 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Göttingen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.