The average train between Leiden and Heidelberg University takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. 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 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Heidelberg University at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 35m • 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 station and arriving at Heidelberg University station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Leiden to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Leiden and Heidelberg University is 425.4 km. The road distance is 526 km.
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.