The average train between Heidelberg and Switzerland takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 2:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Switzerland station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Heidelberg to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Heidelberg to Switzerland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Switzerland is 292.1 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 4h 29m.