The average train between Heidelberg and Bratislava takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Bratislava. 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 twice daily between Heidelberg and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 9:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 1:13 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bratislava station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Heidelberg to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bratislava train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Bratislava is 632 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 8h 33m.