The average train between Hanover and Heidelberg takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 hourly between Hanover and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Hanover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hanover to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Heidelberg is 337.5 km. The road distance is 430 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 3h 4m.