The average train between Leuven and Heidelberg takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven 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 hourly between Leuven and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Leuven to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leuven to Heidelberg train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Heidelberg is 328 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 7m.