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Train Mannheim → Heidelberg

Schedule & travel time

12m 18 km 60 trains/day
RE

Route overview

12m

Fastest time

18m

Avg. duration

18

Kilometers

60

Trains per day

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By train from Mannheim to Heidelberg

An important regional connection: The train connection from Mannheim to Heidelberg is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 12m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 18 kilometers and is served by about 60 trains every day. With this frequency you will find a suitable connection at practically every hour.

Route overview

Infrastructure: S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Mannheim to Heidelberg saves you about 3 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 Mannheim to Heidelberg?

The fastest connection from Mannheim to Heidelberg takes 12m. The average travel time is 18m.

How many trains run daily from Mannheim to Heidelberg?

About 60 trains run daily on the Mannheim - Heidelberg route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Mannheim to Heidelberg?

The direct connection covers 18 km.

More interesting connections

Mannheim → Stuttgart
0h 37m100 km
Mannheim → Karlsruhe
0h 22m60 km
Darmstadt → Heidelberg
35m55 km
Berlin → Heidelberg
1h 57m173 km
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Return journey

Heidelberg Mannheim

More connections

Mannheim → Stuttgart0h 37mMannheim → Karlsruhe0h 22mMannheim → Frankfurt Flughafen30mMannheim → Frankfurt0h 37mDarmstadt → Heidelberg35mBerlin → Heidelberg1h 57mHamburg → Heidelberg3h 25m
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Schedule data last updated: 02/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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