The average train between Nijmegen and Heidelberg takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Nijmegen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Nijmegen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Nijmegen and Heidelberg is 336.7 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Arnhem Centraal, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 1m.