The average train between Metz and Heidelberg takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Metz 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 Metz and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Metz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Heidelberg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Heidelberg is 185.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 30m.