The average train between Heidelberg and Dover takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Dover. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Dover station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Heidelberg to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Heidelberg to Dover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Dover is 557.8 km. The road distance is 971 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Dover Priory via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 41m.