The average train between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, Altstadt takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Altstadt. 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 30 minutes between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, Altstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Heidelberg, Altstadt at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Altstadt. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Heidelberg, Altstadt station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Heidelberg, Altstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, Altstadt is 50.6 km. The road distance is 58 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.