Reading to Heidelberg trains

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The average train between Reading and Heidelberg takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. 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 42m
Duration: 1,083 km
Distance: €373
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...

8h 21m

€284–590

Reading to Heidelberg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:46 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
14h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:41 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:41 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 7:16 PM
7h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:42 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
12:42 PM → 9:49 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 1,083.3 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 21m.

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