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Leiden to Heidelberg University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Heidelberg University takes 6h 40m 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 40m
Duration
526 km
Distance
€115
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

best
  1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
6h 1m
€59–206

Leiden to Heidelberg University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 52m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 8m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH8h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 35m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH5h 43m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 23m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 525.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Heidelberg University via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Peterskirche in around 6h 1m.

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