Train Wiesbaden → Heidelberg

Schedule & travel time

1h 12m80 km77 trains/day
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Connection reliability

How likely you are to make a typical connection with a 15 min transfer.

89 %Connection reliably caught

89 % of connections are caught. Connection usually works.

Train typeReliabilityCatch rateObservations
ICEConnection reliably caught89 %8,643,860
RBConnection almost always caught100 %263
ICConnection almost always caught91 %1,066,251

Data last updated: 10/14/2026

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By train from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg

An important regional connection: The train connection from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg is one of the most important long-distance routes rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 1h 12m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 80 kilometers and is served by about 77 trains every day. With this frequency you will find a suitable connection at practically every hour.

Route overview

Infrastructure:Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, RB, IC.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg saves you about 9 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 18 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg?

The fastest connection from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg takes 1h 12m. The average travel time is 1h 51m.

How many trains run daily from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg?

About 77 trains run daily on the Wiesbaden - Heidelberg route. Train types include ICE, RB, IC.

What is the route from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg?

The direct connection covers 80 km.

How likely am I to catch my connection from Wiesbaden to Heidelberg?

89 % of connections are caught. Connection usually works.

Which train is the most punctual on the Wiesbaden–Heidelberg route?

There are not yet enough observations per train for Wiesbaden–Heidelberg.

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Return journey

Heidelberg Wiesbaden

Schedule data last updated: 14/10/2026· Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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