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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Leipzig Hbf | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags |
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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Heidelberg?
Heidelberg
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Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg start from €20. The average price for this train route is around €51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Heidelberg is 7h 53m, covering a distance of 341 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Heidelberg departs at 07:55. And the latest train departs at 22:58.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Heidelberg was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of €25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €25 to €135 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €25, which is on 2026-01-26.
Usually FlixTrain, 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.