The train between Linz and Heidelberg takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 twice daily between Linz and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 12:45 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station via Salzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Linz and Heidelberg is 427.2 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 51m.