The average train between Nürnberg Hbf and Heidelberg takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Nürnberg Hbf 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 Nürnberg Hbf and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nürnberg Hbf is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nürnberg Hbf and Heidelberg is 173 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 23m.