The average train between Heidelberg and Kerpen takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Heidelberg station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kerpen Sindorf station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Kerpen is 215.9 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kerpen Sindorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 56m.