The average train between Leipzig and Heidelberg takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 4 times a day between Leipzig and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Leipzig and Heidelberg is 338 km. The road distance is 470 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €80–320 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.