The average train between Heidelberg and Kandel takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Kandel. 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 Kandel. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kandel at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Kandel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Kandel station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Heidelberg to Kandel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Kandel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kandel Bahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Kandel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Kandel is 51 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kandel Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 33m.