The average train between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Ingolstadt 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 Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Ingolstadt is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Augsburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ingolstadt 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 Ingolstadt to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ingolstadt station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Augsburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Ingolstadt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Ingolstadt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Ingolstadt to Heidelberg train tickets online with Transdev GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg is 211.4 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Augsburg Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 13m.