Rotterdam to Heidelberg Trains

Rotterdam to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Heidelberg takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

7h 35m
Duration: 614 km
Distance: €167
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...

6h 15m

€127–268

Rotterdam to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:58 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
4:58 PM → 10:52 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 15m.

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