The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€118
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Heidelberg will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 39 trains that leave Berlin for Heidelberg on Mon, May 25, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
73796 · 16448 · ICE 1573+
9582212:55 AM9h46Berlin Hbf10:41 AMHeidelberg Hbf€301One-way3 transfers
73796 · 16448 · ICE 573 · S212:55 AM9h28Berlin Hbf10:23 AMHeidelberg Hbf€401One-way4 transfers
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · 1531112:40 AM9h52Berlin Hbf10:32 AMHeidelberg Hbf€491One-way3 transfers
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · ICE 27712:40 AM9h08Berlin Hbf9:48 AMHeidelberg Hbf€601One-way4 transfers
FlixTrain3:26 PM5h32Berlin Spandau8:58 PMHeidelberg Hbf€631One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain6:04 PM4h51Berlin Südkreuz station10:55 PMHeidelberg Hbf€741One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain10:04 AM4h53Berlin Südkreuz station2:57 PMHeidelberg Hbf€1371One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:04 PM4h53Berlin Südkreuz station4:57 PMHeidelberg Hbf€1371One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:04 AM4h53Berlin Südkreuz station12:57 PMHeidelberg Hbf€741One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:04 PM4h54Berlin Südkreuz station8:58 PMHeidelberg Hbf€1011One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 479 km
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€55 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Berlin to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Heidelberg trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · 15311 | 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h52 | 10:32 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · ICE 277 | 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h08 | 9:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
73796 · 16448 · ICE 1573+ 95822 | 12:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h46 | 10:41 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
73796 · 16448 · ICE 573 · S2 | 12:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h28 | 10:23 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 593 · 19269 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · 19269 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 · 19271 | On time 6:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 11:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 219 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 12:04 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795 | On time 7:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 12:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 · 19273 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · 19273 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 12:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h53 | 12:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 371 · 19275 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 · ICE 577 · S2 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 2:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 837 · 15319 | On time 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 2:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 · 19277 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · 19277 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 9:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 2:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h53 | 2:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:26 AM Berlin Spandau | 5h31 | 4:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Berlin Spandau | 5h17 | 4:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 4:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h53 | 4:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 · 19283 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 5:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 931 · ICE 771 · S2 | On time 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 6:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 931 · 15327 | On time 1:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 6:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 · 19245 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · 19245 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 1:53 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 6:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h57 | 6:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:26 PM Berlin Spandau | 5h32 | 8:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:40 PM Berlin Spandau | 5h18 | 8:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 8:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h54 | 8:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:45 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h10 | 10:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 5h00 | 10:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h58 | 10:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h51 | 10:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Heidelberg
Trains from Berlin to Heidelberg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Heidelberg from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Heidelberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Heidelberg
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- Kurpfalz-Café
- Cube
- Flammkuchenhof
- Arizona 50s Diner
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