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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Duesseldorf Central | Heidelberg Central Train Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Düsseldorf Airport | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Duesseldorf Central | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
 | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Duesseldorf Central | Heidelberg Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 282, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Heidelberg
- A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg start from R 658. The average price for this train route is around R 1 709. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is 2h 59m, covering a distance of 250 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 49m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 20:36.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Heidelberg was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 567To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 567 to R 2 419 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 621, which is on 2025-12-24.
