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The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

3 h 4 m

Average duration

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

243 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Heidelberg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.

06:584h56

Düsseldorf

11:54Heidelberg

£251One-way

0 changes

01:443h53

Düsseldorf

05:37Heidelberg

£261One-way

0 changes

12:273h24

Düsseldorf

15:51Heidelberg

£321One-way

0 changes

07:273h27

Düsseldorf

10:54Heidelberg

£341One-way

0 changes

08:273h44

Düsseldorf

12:11Heidelberg

£411One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£44 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
4h 8m average duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 17m average duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

The customer opinion was acquired via Cimenio. Cimenio incentivises its users for giving an honest opinion and proving the booking with a photo of the travel ticket.

Pro

Comfortable

Fast connection

Cons

Volume

The train journey from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg was positive overall. The cleanliness on the train was good, the seats and toilets were well maintained. However, the food rations could be more varied. There were a lot of passengers on some sections of the journey, which was very noticeable in the noise level. The wifi worked reliably, which made the journey pleasant. The punctuality of the train was remarkable, it arrived as scheduled. The value for money was reasonable, but a bit more expensive compared to other routes. Overall, a comfortable travel option for the route that I would gladly choose again.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

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Trains from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

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

Coach from £11

Distance

243 km

Average train duration

3h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 44m

First train

01:40

Last train

22:09

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and National Express trains Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

For as little as £16 you can travel by train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 21 a day

National Express is the leading train operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Düsseldorf - Heidelberg train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: £75
National Express frequency: 3 a day

Deutsche Bahn Trains from Duesseldorf to Heidelberg

Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Duesseldorf to Heidelberg. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from Duesseldorf to Heidelberg and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train

FAQs: Travel by train from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

Cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is 2 h 44 min to travel the 151 mile long journey, with around there are 15 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg leaves at 00: 27. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg leaves at 23: 45.

There are 15 trains a day from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 45.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 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 trip to Heidelberg from Düsseldorf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is March.

You have options as you can travel to Heidelberg from Düsseldorf 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Heidelberg

Düsseldorf

Heidelberg

The major train station for departures in Düsseldorf is Düsseldorf Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Düsseldorf Hbf for your trip from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

Düsseldorf Hbf Wifi