The average train between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Heidelberg takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Heidelberg. 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 3 times a day between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Heidelberg is 335.6 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 23m.