The average train between Nuremberg and Heidelberg takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 2 hours between Nuremberg and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Nuremberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Book your Nuremberg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Nuremberg and Heidelberg is 172.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Würzburg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 4h.