The average train between Heilbronn and Rijeka takes 19h 34m and the fastest train takes 15h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn to Rijeka. 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 twice daily between Heilbronn and Rijeka. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Rijeka at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Rijeka station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
Heilbronn to Rijeka train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Rijeka train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Rijeka station.
Book your Heilbronn to Rijeka train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Rijeka is 578.7 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Rijeka via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 14h 4m.