The average train between Leuven and Heidelberg takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Leuven and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to Heidelberg? 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 Leuven to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Louvain station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Liège-Guillemins station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Leuven to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Leuven and Heidelberg is 328 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 43m.