The average train between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken 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 hourly between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Saarbrücken to Heidelberg train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Heidelberg train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Heidelberg train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg is 123.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €23–110 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.