Heidelberg to France Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and France takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration: 578 km
Distance: €134
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv

5h 8m

€98–476

Heidelberg to France train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and France. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:18 PM which arrives into France at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:29 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 10:30 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

11:05 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 10:43 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 10:43 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to France? 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.

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 5h 8m.

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