Zurich to Heidelberg Trains

Zurich to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Heidelberg takes 3h 56m 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.

3h 56m
Duration: 359 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

3h 48m

€56–155

Zurich to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:58 PM → 2:17 AM
Arrives next day
4h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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