1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 8 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 67 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 7m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:13 Heidelberg | 1h08 | 9:21 Kaiserslautern | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern run on average 1 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 21:37 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Discover the best of Kaiserslautern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kaiserslautern trip today.
Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits, ideal for families and curious visitors interested in technology and natural phenomena.
Art museum focused on changing contemporary exhibitions, well suited to visitors seeking modern visual culture in the city centre.
Municipal museum on regional history and folklore, housed in a historic complex with objects linked to everyday life in the Palatinate.
Central square above the imperial palace remains, surrounded by historic buildings and a useful starting point for exploring the old town.
Lively square beside the Stiftskirche with markets, fountains and seating, popular for a relaxed pause in the city centre.
Extensive urban park with themed gardens, walking paths and seasonal planting, making it one of the city’s most enjoyable green spaces.
A Pfalz classic of pork stomach stuffed with potatoes, sausage meat and spices. It is strongly tied to regional home cooking and tavern menus.
A coarse liver sausage from the Palatinate, usually served on bread or with potatoes. It is a staple of traditional regional butcher cuisine.
Blood sausage from the Palatinate, commonly eaten with sauerkraut or bread. It is a long-standing part of local farmhouse and pub food traditions.
Established restaurant serving refined German and regional cooking in a smart, comfortable atmosphere suited to a longer meal.
Traditional German brewery-style restaurant known for hearty regional dishes and beers in a lively, casual setting.
Popular Palatinate-style venue with filling local dishes and a friendly tavern feel, good for trying regional comfort food.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually reasonable, and local public transport is affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Kaiserslautern Hbf -> Stiftsplatz, Kaiserslautern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Heidelberg to Kaiserslautern trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Kaiserslautern Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Kaiserslautern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Kurpfalz-Café, Cube, Flammkuchenhof, Arizona 50s Diner
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen.
Kaiserslautern Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Antalya, Orient Grill, Öz-Firat Döner Haus, San Marino
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Altes Zollamt, Zum deutschen Michel.
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