The average train between Heidelberg and Nordhausen takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Nordhausen. 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 Nordhausen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Nordhausen at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Nordhausen? 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 Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Heidelberg to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Heidelberg to Nordhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Nordhausen is 276.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Nordhausen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 38m.