The average train between Heidelberg and Gelnhausen takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Gelnhausen. 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 Gelnhausen. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Gelnhausen at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gelnhausen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Gelnhausen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Heidelberg to Gelnhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Gelnhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelnhausen Bahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Gelnhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Gelnhausen is 95.2 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gelnhausen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 4m.