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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 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. 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 45m
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
€59–191

Leiden to Heidelberg University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Heidelberg University. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 39m • 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 10, 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 GmbH5h 59m • 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 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH6h 42m • 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 12, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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 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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  • Distance: 525.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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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