The average train between Prague and Heidelberg takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 5 times a day between Prague and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 13m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice station and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station via Dresden Hbf station, Leipzig Hbf station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Prague and Heidelberg is 418.5 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 41m.