The average train between Mannheim and Heidelberg takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Mannheim 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 15 minutes between Mannheim and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 5:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Heidelberg station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Mannheim to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mannheim to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mannheim and Heidelberg is 18.5 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €3–14 and the journey takes 11 min. Three other operators also service this route.