The average train between Heidelberg and Grainau takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Grainau. 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 twice daily between Heidelberg and Grainau. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Grainau at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 30m • 2 changes


6h 55m • 2 changes


5h 57m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 55m • 2 changes


5h 57m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Grainau station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Heidelberg to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Untergrainau station.
Book your Heidelberg to Grainau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Heidelberg and Grainau is 275.4 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Untergrainau via Hauptbahnhof and Pasing in around 5h 35m.