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The average train between Leiden and Heidelberg University takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Heidelberg University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 18m
Duration
552 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leiden to Heidelberg University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Heidelberg University? 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.

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  • Distance: 552.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Heidelberg University, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heidelberg University via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 6h 41m.

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