The average train between Rhineland-Palatinate and Heidelberg takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhineland-Palatinate 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 every 3 hours between Rhineland-Palatinate and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhineland-Palatinate is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rhineland-Palatinate to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rhineland-Palatinate station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Rhineland-Palatinate to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Rhineland-Palatinate to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Rhineland-Palatinate and Heidelberg is 116.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–70 and the journey takes 52 min. Süwex also services this route 5 times a week.