The average train between Heidelberg and Canterbury takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Canterbury. 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 4 times a day between Heidelberg and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Canterbury station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Heidelberg to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Heidelberg to Canterbury train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Canterbury is 578.4 km. The road distance is 969 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Canterbury West via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 15m.