The average train between Heidelberg and Rottenburg takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Rottenburg. 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 2 hours between Heidelberg and Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Rottenburg? 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 Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station via Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Heidelberg to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Rottenburg is 105.1 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 14m.