The average train between Leiden and Heidelberg takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 4 hours between Leiden and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Leiden to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leiden to Heidelberg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leiden and Heidelberg is 424.9 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 33m.