The average train between Heidelberg and Grainau takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. 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 every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Grainau. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Grainau at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Grainau? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via Hauptbahnhof station and Pasing station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Grainau is 275.4 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Grainau via Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 9m.