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The average train between Portsmouth and Heidelberg takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

10h 19m
Duration
1,144 km
Distance
€368
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S3 / ...
9h
€298–558

Portsmouth to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Portsmouth and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)16h 16m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 57m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 54m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 12m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 21m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 21m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 21m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 21m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 41m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 1,143.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 9h.

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