1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
11 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
14 m
Trains on 09 Sept
13
Distance
18 km
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Heidelberg will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 13 trains from Mannheim to Heidelberg, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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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S3
S2
S3
19265
4753
S3
19265
19215
S1Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 18 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Mannheim to Heidelberg:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Heidelberg costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 23m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (12m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £3 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 Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart.
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 Mannheim to Heidelberg trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S4 | 6:01 Mannheim Hbf | 0h21 | 6:22 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 6:12 Mannheim Hbf | 0h18 | 6:30 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19215 | 6:29 Mannheim Hbf | 0h14 | 6:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 6:34 Mannheim Hbf | 0h19 | 6:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4753 | 6:47 Mannheim Hbf | 0h11 | 6:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 | 8:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 8:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 8:30 Mannheim Hbf | 0h14 | 8:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19265 | 8:34 Mannheim Hbf | 0h14 | 8:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 8:37 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 8:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 8:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 9:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 | 9:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 9:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2348 | On time 9:23 Mannheim Hbf | 0h11 | 9:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 9:30 Mannheim Hbf | 0h15 | 9:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19267 | 9:35 Mannheim Hbf | 0h13 | 9:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 9:38 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 9:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 9:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 10:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 | 10:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 10:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 10:30 Mannheim Hbf | 0h15 | 10:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19269 | 10:35 Mannheim Hbf | 0h13 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 10:38 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 10:55 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 10:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 | 11:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 11:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2040 | On time 11:23 Mannheim Hbf | 0h11 | 11:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 11:30 Mannheim Hbf | 0h14 | 11:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19271 | 11:35 Mannheim Hbf | 0h13 | 11:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 11:38 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 11:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 217 | On time 11:54 Mannheim Hbf | 0h10 | 12:04 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 11:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 12:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 12:07 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 12:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 12:30 Mannheim Hbf | 0h14 | 12:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19273 | 12:35 Mannheim Hbf | 0h13 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 | 12:38 Mannheim Hbf | 0h16 | 12:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 | 12:59 Mannheim Hbf | 0h17 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 | 13:08 Mannheim Hbf | 0h15 | 13:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Mannheim to Heidelberg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 10m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.
Museum on the Electoral Palatinate inside Morass Palace, with art, history and changing displays that illuminate regional life and culture.
Compact student prison museum where university offenders were once confined. Preserved graffiti and cells offer an unusual academic history.
Heidelberg’s atmospheric Old Town with lanes, squares and baroque facades. Ideal for walking between the river, churches and castle paths.
Riverside philosophers’ path above the Neckar, famous for broad views across Heidelberg, the castle and the Old Town rooftops.
Long pedestrian high street lined with shops, historic buildings and side alleys. A practical route through the heart of the Old Town.
A hearty pork stomach stuffed with minced pork, potatoes and spices. It is a classic Palatinate speciality long associated with Heidelberg taverns.
A rich stew of beef, pork, bacon and sausage with potatoes. It is a filling regional dish from the Palatinate and Odenwald area around Heidelberg.
Liver dumplings, usually served in broth or with sauerkraut and bread. They are a traditional everyday dish in the Heidelberg and Palatinate region.
Refined restaurant and wine tavern in the Altstadt with seasonal German cooking, a strong wine list and an intimate atmosphere.
Historic brewery tavern in the Altstadt known for house beers and classic regional dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Long-running student tavern and restaurant with a rustic feel, pouring local beers and serving straightforward regional dishes.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and regional rail are reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim 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.

Most Mannheim to Heidelberg trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Mannheim and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim 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: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld is 9 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld.
Mannheim Handelshafen is 1 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim Handelshafen 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: Corner, Brasserie Bernstein, Liman Döner, Uzun Imbiss-Bäckerei
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Handelshafen. ATMs are available at Mannheim Handelshafen.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Handelshafen. Information desks are available at Mannheim Handelshafen.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Handelshafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Handelshafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Handelshafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Handelshafen.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Mannheim City.
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-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach 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: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
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