The average train between Heidelberg and Berlin takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Berlin. 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 Heidelberg and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Berlin at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Berlin station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Heidelberg to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Berlin is 478.7 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 32m.