The average train between Zurich and Heidelberg takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Zurich to Heidelberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Heidelberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Heidelberg train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Heidelberg is 227.2 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 49m.