- Distance: 53.7 km
- Duration: 41 min
The average train between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Karlsruhe 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 every 20 minutes between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Heidelberg station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg is 48.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–45 and the journey takes 29 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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