The average train between Heidelberg and Kerpen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Kerpen. 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 Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Kerpen? 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 Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Kerpen is 215.9 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 1h 31m.