The average train between Osnabrück and Heidelberg takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Osnabrück is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Osnabrück to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Osnabrück station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Osnabrück to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Osnabrück to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Osnabrück to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Osnabrück and Heidelberg is 321.7 km. The road distance is 457 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 3h 49m.