The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
56
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Heidelberg will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 56 trains that leave Berlin for Heidelberg every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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 697 · 1534119:276h05Berlin Hbf1:32Heidelberg Hbf£341One-way1 change
FlixTrain15:265h32Berlin Spandau20:58Heidelberg Hbf£461One-way0 changes
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · 1534119:365h56Berlin Hbf1:32Heidelberg Hbf£531One-way2 changes
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · ICE 2770:409h05Berlin Hbf9:45Heidelberg Hbf£531One-way4 changes
ICE 99515:205h21Berlin Hbf20:41Heidelberg Hbf£541One-way0 changes
FlixTrain12:044h53Berlin Südkreuz station16:57Heidelberg Hbf£1061One-way0 changes
FlixTrain10:044h53Berlin Südkreuz station14:57Heidelberg Hbf£671One-way0 changes
FlixTrain16:044h54Berlin Südkreuz station20:58Heidelberg Hbf£1061One-way0 changes
ICE 9590 · IC 19407:064h54Berlin Hbf12:00Heidelberg Hbf£1091One-way1 change
FlixTrain16:044h55Berlin Südkreuz station20:59Heidelberg Hbf£1061One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £19. 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 coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 479 km
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Live departures
Berlin to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Heidelberg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · ICE 277 | On time 0:40 Berlin Hbf | 9h05 | 9:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 593 · 19269 | On time 5:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · 19269 | On time 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 279 · 19271 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 11:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9590 · IC 1940 | On time 7:06 Berlin Hbf | 4h54 | 12:00 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 795 | On time 7:20 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 12:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 595 · 19273 | On time 7:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · 19273 | On time 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1131 · S3 | On time 8:00 Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 371 · 19275 | On time 8:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 13:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 837 · ICE 577 · S2 | On time 9:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 14:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 597 · 19277 | On time 9:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 14:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · 19277 | On time 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 14:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 9:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 14:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h53 | 14:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 · ICE 1644 | On time 10:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h14 | 15:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 839 · ICE 579 · S2 | On time 11:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 16:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 799 | On time 11:20 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 16:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · 19281 | On time 11:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 16:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 599 · 19281 | On time 11:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 16:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 11:40 Berlin Spandau | 5h17 | 16:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h00 | 16:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h53 | 16:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 375 · 19283 | On time 12:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 17:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 931 · ICE 771 · S2 | 13:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 18:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · 19245 | On time 13:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 18:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · 19245 | On time 13:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 18:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 13:53 Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 18:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 13:53 Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 19:00 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:00 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h57 | 18:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 14:00 Berlin Südkreuz station | 5h00 | 19:00 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 377 · IC 1948 | On time 14:31 Berlin Hbf | 5h14 | 19:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 933 · ICE 773 · S2 | On time 15:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 20:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 933 · 15331 | On time 15:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h27 | 20:32 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 995 | On time 15:20 Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 20:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:26 Berlin Spandau | 5h32 | 20:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 693 · S1 | On time 15:28 Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 20:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · S1 | 15:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 20:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 15:40 Berlin Spandau | 5h19 | 20:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:40 Berlin Spandau | 5h18 | 20:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 20:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 15:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 20:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h54 | 20:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h55 | 20:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 379 · ICE 1640 | 16:28 Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 21:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 935 · ICE 775 | On time 17:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 22:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 695 · S3 | On time 17:27 Berlin Hbf | 5h25 | 22:52 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1603 · ICE 695 · S3 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 22:52 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 17:45 Berlin Hbf | 5h10 | 22:55 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:55 Berlin Südkreuz station | 5h00 | 22:55 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:57 Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 23:01 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 18:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 4h57 | 23:01 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 677 · S3 | On time 18:29 Berlin Hbf | 5h25 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 937 · ICE 777 | 19:05 Berlin Hbf | 5h06 | 0:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 697 · 15341 | On time 19:27 Berlin Hbf | 6h05 | 1:32 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1605 · ICE 697 · 15341 | On time 19:36 Berlin Hbf | 5h56 | 1:32 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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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 £17 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 £17 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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 £17. 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: Berlin to Heidelberg train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and 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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