How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Heidelberg?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Heidelberg start from €13. The average price for this train route is around €42. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Heidelberg?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Heidelberg is 5h 1m, covering a distance of 480 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 51m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Heidelberg route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Heidelberg?

The earliest train from Berlin to Heidelberg departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 21:27.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Heidelberg?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Heidelberg from €10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 23 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:57	Hauptbahnhof	4h 58m	22:55	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
18:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 51m	22:55	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
11:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:02	Berlin Hbf	5h 9m	17:11	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
13:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	08:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 53m	12:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	07:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h	12:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 37m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 25 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	12:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 53m	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	09:18	Hauptbahnhof	5h 39m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 37m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	12:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 53m	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	09:18	Hauptbahnhof	5h 39m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 37m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 52m	02:24	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
16:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 54m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
15:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
15:40	Spandau	5h 18m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:18	Hauptbahnhof	5h 39m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
16:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 54m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
15:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
09:26	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 31m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Heidelberg on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
12:04	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 53m	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
09:18	Hauptbahnhof	5h 39m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
07:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 35m	12:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
11:57	Hauptbahnhof	5h	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Heidelberg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just €13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

5h 1mAverage duration

480 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€21 - €115	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€13 - €211	Average duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€26 - €63	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Heidelberg?

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Heidelberg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Heidelberg start from €13. The average price for this train route is around €42. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Heidelberg is 5h 1m, covering a distance of 480 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 51m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Berlin to Heidelberg departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 21:27.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Heidelberg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/01

€19

22/01

€31

Today

€53

24/01

€36

25/01

€70

26/01

€44

27/01

€40

28/01

€46

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Heidelberg was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of €19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Heidelberg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €19 to €201 for a train ticket from Berlin to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €36, which is on 2026-01-24.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.