The average train between Leverkusen and Heidelberg takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Leverkusen 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 4 hours between Leverkusen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leverkusen is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Leverkusen to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Leverkusen to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leverkusen to Heidelberg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leverkusen and Heidelberg is 217.5 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 23m.