The average train between Heidelberg and Rothenburg takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Rothenburg. 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 Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 4:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Rothenburg? 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 Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Heidelberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Heidelberg to Rothenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Rothenburg is 259.1 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 5h 4m.