Jena to Heidelberg Trains

Jena to Heidelberg trains

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The average train between Jena and Heidelberg takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena 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.

4h 21m
Duration: 394 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

4h 33m

€64–290

Jena to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:06 AM → 6:53 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:44 AM → 6:53 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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