The average train between Heidelberg and Braunschweig takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Braunschweig. 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 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Braunschweig. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Braunschweig at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Braunschweig. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Braunschweig station via Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Heidelberg to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Braunschweig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Braunschweig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Heidelberg and Braunschweig is 342.9 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof via Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 48m.