The average train between Heidelberg and Düsseldorf takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf. 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 Düsseldorf. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Düsseldorf at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Düsseldorf station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Düsseldorf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Düsseldorf is 243.2 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.