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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Heidelberg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Oct

Cheapest price on 18 Oct

£5

Average ticket price on 18 Oct

£37

Fastest journey on 18 Oct

3 h 2 m

Average journey duration on 18 Oct

3 h 4 m

Trains on 18 Oct

Distance

172 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nuremberg to Heidelberg will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

To travel from Nuremberg to Heidelberg you need to make at least one change.

IC 2166 · ICE 2090
7:373h07
Nuremberg Hbf
10:44Heidelberg Hbf
£51One-way
1 change
ICE 1022 · ICE 117
5:283h43
Nuremberg Hbf
9:11Heidelberg Hbf
£51One-way
1 change
ICE 685 · ICE 1014 · ICE 994
23:297h47
Nuremberg Hbf
7:16Heidelberg Hbf
£51One-way
2 changes
89686 · IC 1941
12:333h49
Nuremberg Hbf
16:22Heidelberg Hbf
£161One-way
1 change
88610 · IC 1947
6:373h45
Nuremberg Hbf
10:22Heidelberg Hbf
£161One-way
1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg

Germany

Trains from Nuremberg to Heidelberg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 45m.

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

Distance

172 km

Average train duration

3h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 45m

First train

0:06

Last train

23:14

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

28 days

Price information

Live departures

Nuremberg to Heidelberg train times

The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Heidelberg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 1022 · ICE 117	On time 5:28 Nuremberg Hbf	3h43	9:11 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 1022 · ICE 591 · S1	On time 5:28 Nuremberg Hbf	3h25	8:53 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 686 · 19059 · S1	6:31 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	10:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88610 · IC 1947	On time 6:37 Nuremberg Hbf	3h45	10:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 820 · ICE 573 · S2	7:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	10:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 820 · ICE 1573	7:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h41	10:41 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
IC 2166 · ICE 2090	On time 7:37 Nuremberg Hbf	3h07	10:44 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 728 · ICE 1093	On time 8:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h11	11:11 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 684 · 19063 · S1	8:31 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	12:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88612 · ICE 568 · S3	8:37 Nuremberg Hbf	3h35	12:12 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88612 · IC 1645	8:37 Nuremberg Hbf	3h45	12:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 726 · ICE 575 · S1	On time 9:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	12:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2164 · ICE 1094	On time 9:41 Nuremberg Hbf	3h03	12:44 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 724 · ECE 5 · S2	10:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	13:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 682 · 19067 · S1	10:30 Nuremberg Hbf	3h32	14:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88614 · ICE 2012	10:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h44	14:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 722 · ICE 1577	11:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h41	14:41 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 722 · ICE 577 · S2	11:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	14:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2162 · ICE 210	On time 11:42 Nuremberg Hbf	3h02	14:44 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 720 · ICE 1095	On time 12:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h11	15:11 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 680 · 19071 · S1	12:31 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	16:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
89686 · IC 1941	On time 12:33 Nuremberg Hbf	3h49	16:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
89686 · 23442 · 19274	12:33 Nuremberg Hbf	3h36	16:09 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 628 · ICE 579 · S2	On time 13:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	16:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2160 · ICE 1092	On time 13:40 Nuremberg Hbf	3h04	16:44 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 626 · ICE 1291	On time 14:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h11	17:11 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 588 · 19075 · S1	On time 14:32 Nuremberg Hbf	3h30	18:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88618 · IC 1649	14:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h44	18:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
88618 · 23444 · 19280	14:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	18:09 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 624 · ICE 771 · S2	On time 14:59 Nuremberg Hbf	3h24	18:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 624 · ICE 1671	On time 14:59 Nuremberg Hbf	3h42	18:41 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
IC 2068 · ICE 116	On time 15:41 Nuremberg Hbf	3h03	18:44 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 622 · ICE 75 · S2	On time 16:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	19:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 586 · 19079 · S2	16:32 Nuremberg Hbf	3h30	20:02 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88620 · IC 2347	On time 16:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h45	20:23 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
88620 · 23446 · 19284	16:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	20:09 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 620 · ICE 773 · S2	17:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h23	20:23 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 24 · ICE 693 · 19249	17:32 Nuremberg Hbf	3h17	20:49 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2066 · ICE 1090 · 15803	On time 17:40 Nuremberg Hbf	3h26	21:06 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 528 · ICE 1099	On time 18:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h11	21:11 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 584 · 19083 · S4	18:31 Nuremberg Hbf	3h34	22:05 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
88626 · 23448 · 19290	18:38 Nuremberg Hbf	3h31	22:09 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 526 · ICE 775	19:01 Nuremberg Hbf	3h09	22:10 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 22 · 15337	19:32 Nuremberg Hbf	4h07	23:39 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 22 · ICE 695 · S3	19:32 Nuremberg Hbf	3h20	22:52 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2064 · 23416 · 19292	On time 19:42 Nuremberg Hbf	3h26	23:08 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
IC 2064 · 15998	On time 19:42 Nuremberg Hbf	4h08	23:50 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 524 · 15339	20:00 Nuremberg Hbf	4h33	0:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
ICE 524 · ICE 677 · S3	20:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h54	23:54 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 582 · 19087 · S1	20:30 Nuremberg Hbf	3h35	0:05 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
89690 · 19686 · S2	20:36 Nuremberg Hbf	4h19	0:55 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 522 · 4589 · S2	21:00 Nuremberg Hbf	3h59	0:59 Heidelberg Hbf	2 changes
ICE 522 · 15341	21:00 Nuremberg Hbf	4h32	1:32 Heidelberg Hbf	1 change
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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 Deutsche Bahn Duration

2h 45m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price

£7

Deutsche Bahn frequency

5 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.

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.

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.

Quiet zone

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Complete guide to Heidelberg

Things to do in Heidelberg

Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.

Recommended

Kunsthalle Heidelberg

Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.

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Recommended

Kurpfälzisches Museum Heidelberg

Museum on the Electoral Palatinate inside Morass Palace, with art, history and changing displays that illuminate regional life and culture.

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Recommended

Studentenkarzer

Compact student prison museum where university offenders were once confined. Preserved graffiti and cells offer an unusual academic history.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and regional rail are reasonable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

Best day trips from Heidelberg by train

The most popular day trips by train from Heidelberg are Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Worms. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Heidelberg on Omio.

Day trip from Heidelberg to Mannheim by train

Why visit Mannheim for the day?

Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.

How to get from Heidelberg to Mannheim by train?

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 10m.

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Day trip from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by train

Why visit Karlsruhe for the day?

Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.

How to get from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by train?

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 25m.

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Day trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main by train

Why visit Frankfurt am Main for the day?

Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.

How to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main by train?

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 41m.

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Day trip from Heidelberg to Stuttgart by train

Why visit Stuttgart for the day?

Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.

How to get from Heidelberg to Stuttgart by train?

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 38m.

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Day trip from Heidelberg to Worms by train

Why visit Worms for the day?

Worms is one of Germany’s oldest Rhine cities, known for its Roman past, Jewish heritage and links to the Nibelungen legend. The Romanesque Cathedral of St Peter and the historic centre give it a serious, layered character.

How to get from Heidelberg to Worms by train?

The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 42m.

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FAQs: Nuremberg to Heidelberg train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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.

The cost of a train ticket from Nuremberg to Heidelberg can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £48.

The train journey from Nuremberg to Heidelberg covers a distance of 172 km and takes approximately 2h 45m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Nuremberg to Heidelberg is 172 km.

The first train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg leaves at 0:06.

The last train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg departs at 23:14.

Trains from Nuremberg to Heidelberg run approximately 7 times per day.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nuremberg to Heidelberg.

There is no night train service from Nuremberg to Heidelberg.

The train station in Nuremberg that goes to Heidelberg is Nuremberg Hbf, and it arrives at Heidelberg Hbf.

Booking trains from Nuremberg to Heidelberg in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Nuremberg to Heidelberg offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, showcasing rolling hills, charming villages, and lush forests along the way.

Yes, you can take the train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nuremberg and Heidelberg

Most Nuremberg to Heidelberg trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nuremberg

Arrival train stations in Heidelberg

Which Nuremberg station do trains to Heidelberg leave from?

Trains from Nuremberg to Heidelberg leave from Nürnberg Hbf. The station is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre at Bahnhofsplatz 9, 90443 Nuremberg, Germany.

Nürnberg HbfBahnhofsplatz 9, 90443 Nuremberg, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre

Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN12, N11 · 11m · £3

SubwayU1 · 2m · £3 · every ~24 min

Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services

Nürnberg 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 and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.

More about Nürnberg Hbf

Nürnberg FlughafenFlughafenstraße 100, 90411 Nürnberg, Germany+49 911 93700 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Nürnberg Flughafen from Nuremberg city centre

Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN12 · 17m · £4

SubwayU2 · 11m · £3 · every ~14 min

Nürnberg Flughafen train station facilities and services

Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.