The average train between Herne and Heidelberg takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne to Heidelberg. 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 Herne and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Herne to Heidelberg? 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 Herne to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Herne station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Herne to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Herne to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Herne to Heidelberg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Herne and Heidelberg is 258.6 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–230 and the journey takes 2h 43m.