The average train between Recklinghausen and Heidelberg takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Recklinghausen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Recklinghausen and Heidelberg is 267.1 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 26m.