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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mannheim to Heidelberg
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
18 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Heidelberg will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Mannheim for Heidelberg on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 11 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.
ICE 71108:26AM0h11
Mannheim Hbf08:37AMHeidelberg Hbf
€211One-way
0 transfers
ICE 71108:26AM0h11
Mannheim Hbf08:37AMHeidelberg Hbf
€211One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 18 km
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40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mannheim to Heidelberg train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:07 PM
Last updated at 10:07 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 711 | On time 7:26 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h11 | 7:37 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mannheim to Heidelberg
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Trains from Mannheim to Heidelberg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 21:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) from Mannheim to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) trains will get you between Mannheim and Heidelberg from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FlixTrain
About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7m
Cheapest Price
€6
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Trains from Mannheim to Heidelberg
FAQs: Travel by train from Mannheim to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mannheim to Heidelberg.
Cheap train tickets from Mannheim to Heidelberg can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mannheim to Heidelberg is €12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Heidelberg from Mannheim is on average 7 min for the 18 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Mannheim and Heidelberg by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Mannheim to Heidelberg leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Mannheim to Heidelberg leaves at 23: 32.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Mannheim to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the best Mannheim to Heidelberg train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Mannheim and Heidelberg to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 32.
When departing from Mannheim, you have various train station options to start your route from including Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld and Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. When arriving in Heidelberg, you can end your trip in train stations like Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Altstadt station, Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt, Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach station, Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen and Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Mannheim Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.7 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.
A day trip to Heidelberg from Mannheim is worth doing with a journey time of 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Mannheim to Heidelberg by train is March.
You have options as you can travel to Heidelberg from Mannheim 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mannheim to Heidelberg
Mannheim
Heidelberg
The major train station for departures in Mannheim is Mannheim Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mannheim Hbf for your trip from Mannheim to Heidelberg.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 20:30
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:30
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten
- Corner
- Liman Döner
- Kaschmir-Tandoori
Hotel
- Central
- Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center
- InterCityHotel Mannheim
- City Hotel
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
9 kmMannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
9 kmDining
- Restaurant Tennisklause
- Istanbul
- Pasta Bar
- Pizzeria Corona
Mannheim-Waldhof
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Bei Dimi
- Eis Cafe Sorrento
- Da Dina
- Piräus II
The major train station for arrivals in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your journey to Heidelberg from Mannheim.
Heidelberg Hbf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
Hotel
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
Hotel
- Hotel Rose
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Kurpfalz-Café
- Cube
- Flammkuchenhof
- Arizona 50s Diner
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