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Train Darmstadt → Heidelberg

Schedule & travel time

35m 55 km 40 trains/day
IC RE

Route overview

35m

Fastest time

45m

Avg. duration

55

Kilometers

40

Trains per day

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By train from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

An important regional connection: The train connection from Darmstadt to Heidelberg is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the IC you reach your destination in just 35m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 55 kilometers and is served by about 40 trains every day. The high frequency offers maximum flexibility for trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Main-Neckar

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Available train types

This route is served by IC, RE.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Darmstadt to Heidelberg saves you about 9 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Darmstadt to Heidelberg?

The fastest connection from Darmstadt to Heidelberg takes 35m. The average travel time is 45m.

How many trains run daily from Darmstadt to Heidelberg?

About 40 trains run daily on the Darmstadt - Heidelberg route. Train types include IC, RE.

What is the route from Darmstadt to Heidelberg?

The direct connection covers 55 km.

More interesting connections

Darmstadt → Frankfurt
18m28 km
Darmstadt → Mainz
0h 28m30 km
Mannheim → Heidelberg
12m18 km
Berlin → Heidelberg
1h 57m173 km
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Return journey

Heidelberg Darmstadt

More connections

Darmstadt → Frankfurt18mDarmstadt → Mainz0h 28mMannheim → Heidelberg12mBerlin → Heidelberg1h 57mHamburg → Heidelberg3h 25m
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Schedule data last updated: 19/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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