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Leiden to Heidelberg University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Heidelberg University takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is at least one train 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.

5h 44m
Duration
561 km
Distance
€74
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Leiden to Heidelberg University train times

Trains run once daily between Leiden and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 3m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 560.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heidelberg University via Utrecht Centraal, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 7h 16m.

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