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Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Cheapest

$39

Average

$44

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

Cheapest

04:06PM7h19

Heidelberg Hbf

11:25PMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

$391One-way

1 transfer

04:06PM7h44

Heidelberg Hbf

11:50PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

$391One-way

1 transfer

08:07AM7h33

Heidelberg Hbf

03:40PMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

$481One-way

1 transfer

06:20AM7h11

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

01:31PMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station

$481One-way

1 transfer

06:20AM6h54

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

01:14PMBerlin Hbf

$481One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Heidelberg to Berlin

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 20

FlixTrain

FlixBus

06:20AM7h11

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

01:31PMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station

1 transfer

FlixTrain

FlixBus

06:20AM6h54

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

01:14PMBerlin Hbf

1 transfer

FlixTrain

08:07AM7h33

Heidelberg Hbf

03:40PMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

1 transfer

FlixTrain

08:07AM5h07

Heidelberg Hbf

01:14PMBerlin Hbf

0 transfers

FlixTrain

08:07AM5h24

Heidelberg Hbf

01:31PMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

S 51

08:29AM5h33

Heidelberg Hbf

02:02PMBerlin Hbf

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

ICE 2412

08:46AM5h48

Heidelberg Hbf

02:34PMBerlin Hbf

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

ICE 2412

08:46AM5h36

Heidelberg Hbf

02:22PMBerlin Hbf

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

S 1

08:54AM6h05

Heidelberg Hbf

02:59PMBerlin Hbf

2 transfers

FlixTrain

12:06PM5h05

Heidelberg Hbf

05:11PMBerlin Südkreuz station

0 transfers

FlixTrain

12:06PM5h15

Heidelberg Hbf

05:21PMBerlin Hbf

0 transfers

FlixTrain

04:06PM5h00

Heidelberg Hbf

09:06PMBerlin Südkreuz station

0 transfers

FlixTrain

04:06PM7h44

Heidelberg Hbf

11:50PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

1 transfer

FlixTrain

04:06PM7h19

Heidelberg Hbf

11:25PMBerlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof

1 transfer

FlixTrain

04:06PM5h09

Heidelberg Hbf

09:15PMBerlin Hbf

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Heidelberg to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Fastest Journey

5 h

Average

6 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

479 km

Of the 15 trains that leave Heidelberg for Berlin every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

04:06PM5h00

Heidelberg Hbf

09:06PMBerlin Südkreuz station

$521One-way

0 transfers

12:06PM5h05

Heidelberg Hbf

05:11PMBerlin Südkreuz station

$651One-way

0 transfers

08:07AM5h07

Heidelberg Hbf

01:14PMBerlin Hbf

$551One-way

0 transfers

04:06PM5h09

Heidelberg Hbf

09:15PMBerlin Hbf

$521One-way

0 transfers

12:06PM5h15

Heidelberg Hbf

05:21PMBerlin Hbf

$651One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Berlin

Distance	296 miles (478 km)
Average train duration	4 h 49 min
Average train ticket price	$67 (€57)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain

Trains from Heidelberg to Berlin cover the 296 miles (478 km) long route taking on average 4 h 49 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $67 (€57), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $28 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Heidelberg to Berlin trains

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains will get you to Berlin from Heidelberg from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Berlin from Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 5 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $77
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Berlin from Heidelberg. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Train information from Heidelberg to Berlin with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 4 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $24
FlixTrain frequency: 2 a day

Train tickets from Heidelberg to Berlin: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	30 €
2 weeks earlier	25 €	20%
3 weeks earlier	20 €	50%
1 month before	20 €	50%
2 months earlier	20 €	50%
3 months earlier	20 €	50%

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FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Berlin

FAQs: Travel by train from Heidelberg to Berlin 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 Heidelberg to Berlin.

Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Berlin can start from as little as $28 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Berlin is $67 (€57); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Heidelberg to Berlin train time is 4 h 49 min covering the 296 mile (478 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Heidelberg to Berlin leaves at 5: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Heidelberg to Berlin leaves at 9: 17 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Heidelberg to Berlin without having to change trains with FlixTrain. There is 1 direct train from Heidelberg to Berlin each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Heidelberg to Berlin you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Berlin from Heidelberg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 17 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Heidelberg Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Berlin from Heidelberg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Heidelberg to Berlin by train is February.

You have options as you can travel from Heidelberg to Berlin 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Berlin

Heidelberg

Berlin

The major railway station for departures from Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your journey to Berlin from Heidelberg.

Heidelberg Hbf Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Heidelberg Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg

Phone Number

+496221525355

Ticket Office Hours

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.