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.
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.



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5h 43m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Arnhem Centraal station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Leiden to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Leiden and Heidelberg University is 425.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heidelberg University via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 6h 41m.