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Next departures to Heidelberg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kiel to Heidelberg.

Average Price$47 - $198Average Duration12h 48m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$47 - $246Average Duration6h 14m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kiel to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 6 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
6h 14mAverage Duration
$47Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kiel to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$160
Average train trip duration6h 14m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:02am
Distance345 miles (555 km)
Latest train departure8:23pm

Kiel to Heidelberg Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kiel to Heidelberg was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kiel to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $289 for a train ticket from Kiel to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-05-23.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Heidelberg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kiel and Heidelberg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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