The average train between Lausanne and Heidelberg takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 3 hours between Lausanne and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Lausanne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lausanne to Heidelberg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lausanne and Heidelberg is 356.2 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 10m.