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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Heidelberg takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

8h 21m
Duration
1,038 km
Distance
€351
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice
8h 15m
€277–538

Reading to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)14h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 49m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 8m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,037.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 15m.

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