Aachen to Heidelberg train

Cheap train tickets from Aachen to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

Cheapest

45

Average

50

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
05:51PMAachen Central Station3h43 09:34PMHeidelberg Central Station
1 transfer
451One-way
2nd Cheapest
09:51PMAachen Central Station5h47 03:38AMHeidelberg Central Station
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501One-way
2nd Cheapest
06:51AMAachen Central Station4h18 11:09AMHeidelberg Central Station
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501One-way
03:37AMAachen Central Station5h00 08:37AMHeidelberg Central Station
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511One-way
06:51PMAachen Central Station5h03 11:54PMHeidelberg Central Station
4 transfers
511One-way

Train schedule from Aachen to Heidelberg

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, April 1
02:37AMAachen Central Station5h07 07:44AMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:37AMAachen Central Station4h07 07:44AMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:37AMAachen Central Station5h00 08:37AMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:51AMAachen Central Station3h43 09:34AMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:51AMAachen Central Station2h53 08:44AMHeidelberg Central Station
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06:51AMAachen Central Station2h54 09:45AMHeidelberg Central Station
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06:51AMAachen Central Station4h18 11:09AMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:39AMAachen Central Station3h30 11:09AMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:39AMAachen Central Station2h44 10:23AMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:51AMAachen Central Station4h03 11:54AMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:51AMAachen Central Station2h54 10:45AMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:51AMAachen Central Station4h13 12:04PMHeidelberg Central Station
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08:51AMAachen Central Station4h20 01:11PMHeidelberg Central Station
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08:51AMAachen Central Station4h48 01:39PMHeidelberg Central Station
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08:51AMAachen Central Station4h54 01:45PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:39AMAachen Central Station2h44 12:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:39AMAachen Central Station3h32 01:11PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:51AMAachen Central Station2h53 12:44PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:51AMAachen Central Station4h03 01:54PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:51AMAachen Central Station4h13 02:04PMHeidelberg Central Station
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11:39AMAachen Central Station3h27 03:06PMHeidelberg Central Station
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11:39AMAachen Central Station2h44 02:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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11:51AMAachen Central Station2h52 02:43PMHeidelberg Central Station
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11:51AMAachen Central Station3h43 03:34PMHeidelberg Central Station
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12:51PMAachen Central Station2h55 03:46PMHeidelberg Central Station
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01:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 04:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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01:51PMAachen Central Station3h43 05:34PMHeidelberg Central Station
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01:51PMAachen Central Station2h53 04:44PMHeidelberg Central Station
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02:51PMAachen Central Station3h25 06:16PMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:39PMAachen Central Station3h28 07:07PMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 06:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:51PMAachen Central Station3h43 07:34PMHeidelberg Central Station
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03:51PMAachen Central Station2h54 06:45PMHeidelberg Central Station
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04:18PMAachen Central Station3h30 07:48PMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:39PMAachen Central Station3h33 09:12PMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 08:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:51PMAachen Central Station2h55 08:46PMHeidelberg Central Station
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05:51PMAachen Central Station3h43 09:34PMHeidelberg Central Station
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06:51PMAachen Central Station3h05 09:56PMHeidelberg Central Station
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06:51PMAachen Central Station5h03 11:54PMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:39PMAachen Central Station2h30 10:09PMHeidelberg Central Station
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07:51PMAachen Central Station3h02 10:53PMHeidelberg Central Station
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08:51PMAachen Central Station3h03 11:54PMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:51PMAachen Central Station6h36 04:27AMHeidelberg Central Station
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09:51PMAachen Central Station5h47 03:38AMHeidelberg Central Station
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Aachen to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

Fastest Journey

2 h 30 m

Average

2 h 41 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

240 km

It's difficult to get from Aachen to Heidelberg without transferring at least once.

Fastest
07:39PMAachen Central Station2h30 10:09PMHeidelberg Central Station
1 transfer
631One-way
2nd Fastest
09:39AMAachen Central Station2h44 12:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
2 transfers
951One-way
2nd Fastest
03:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 06:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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951One-way
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05:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 08:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
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811One-way
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01:39PMAachen Central Station2h44 04:23PMHeidelberg Central Station
2 transfers
951One-way

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Overview: Train from Aachen to Heidelberg

distanceDistance149 miles (240 km)
durationAverage train duration4 h 13 min
priceAverage train ticket price$42 (€36)
frequencyTrain frequency3 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express

Trains from Aachen to Heidelberg cover the 149 miles (240 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 13 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $42 (€36), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $35 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and National Express from Aachen to Heidelberg trains

For as little as $35 (€30) you can travel by train from Aachen to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Aachen - Heidelberg train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Train information from Aachen to Heidelberg with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 46 min
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Heidelberg from Aachen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Aachen to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 37 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day



Deutsche Bahn trains from Aachen to Heidelberg

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Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Aachen to Heidelberg. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Aachen to Heidelberg and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.


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Travel Tips: Trains from Aachen to Heidelberg

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Heidelberg.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Aachen to Heidelberg can start from as little as $35 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Aachen to Heidelberg is $42 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Aachen to Heidelberg is 4 h 13 min  to travel the 149 mile (240 km) long trip, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Aachen to Heidelberg leaves at 5: 51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
The last train from Aachen to Heidelberg leaves at 9: 06 PM.
There are 3 trains a day from Aachen to Heidelberg which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Aachen to Heidelberg train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Aachen and Heidelberg to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 06 PM.

When departing from Aachen, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Aachen Hbf, Aachen West and Aachen-Rothe Erde. When arriving in Heidelberg, you can end your trip in train stations like Heidelberg Hbf, Heidelberg-Altstadt and Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Aachen Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Heidelberg Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Heidelberg from Aachen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app  the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Aachen to Heidelberg is April.
However, you have options as you can travel from Aachen to Heidelberg 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Aachen
Heidelberg
Aachen Hbf is the most popular Aachen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Aachen for your trip to Heidelberg.
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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
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ParkingParking
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