The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€99
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
9
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 €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 9 trains that leave Berlin for Heidelberg on Thu, Nov 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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.
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ICE 279 · RE 19275
ICE 279 · RE 19275
ICE 1035 · ICE 73 · S 3
ICE 597 · RE 19277
ICE 1035 · S 2
ICE 642 · ICE 575 · ICE 1577Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 479 km
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€55 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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 today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 9:12 AM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 6h22 | 3:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:25 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h09 | 3:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:50 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 7:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 20 | |||||
FlixTrain | 5:50 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 11:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1035 · ICE 73 · S 3 | On time 6:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 12:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1035 · S 2 | On time 6:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 12:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · RE 19275 | 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · ICE 575 · ICE 1577 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · RE 19277 | 8:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h22 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Heidelberg from €23. 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.
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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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Heidelberg Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Heidelberg
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- 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
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- 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
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- 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
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Saigon Kitchen 1985
- Agostino
- Friedhard's
- Genç
- Haus Gotland
- 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
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- 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
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Aashish
- Tropica Grillhaus
- Subway
- Milchgesicht
- Gold Hotel
- Kiez Pension
- Georghof Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Bolgerini Inn
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Konnopke’s Imbiß
- Risa Chicken
- Tijuana
- Kreuzburger
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- T&c apartments
- City Guesthouse Pension Berlin
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Melissa
- Hafengarten
- Löcknitz-Forelle Imbiß
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Café Nord
- Berliner Grillhaus
- El Pasto
- Chinarestaurant Hey Cheuk Lau
- McDonald's
- Risa Chicken
- Betriebskantine
- Birecik Döner Kebab
- Hotel Alt-Tempelhof
- Appartements Eisemann
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- 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
- McDonald's
- Saffron
- Thanaphon
- Krokodil
- Hotel Elite
- Hotel Mille Stelle
- Krokodil
- Boardinghouse
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
- Hotel Rose
- Kurpfalz-Café
- Cube
- Flammkuchenhof
- Arizona 50s Diner
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