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Trip Summary
There are 31 daily trains from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg. Traveling by train from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in one hour and 39 minutes.
Distance | 66 mi (106 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 39m |
Lowest price | €19.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €46 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €21 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €19 one-way
Which train should you take from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 31 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 2h 10m | €46.06 |
Deutsche Bahn | 31 | 2h 16m | €38.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 2h 3m | €35.72 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg start from €19, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schwäbisch Gmünd leaves from Train Station . And in Heidelberg trains arrive at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen and 4 other train stations.
From Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Heidelberg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 39 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Heidelberg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Schwäbisch Gmünd at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 31 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Heidelberg to Schwäbisch Gmünd.
City Information
Heidelberg
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Located on the river Neckar in the southwest of Germany, the university town of Heidelberg is one of the country's most popular destinations. From impressive Baroque and Renaissance architecture to exciting museums, festive Christmas markets, and fantastic shopping, this town has something for everyone.
The first thing you'll see in Heidelberg is the Schloss Heidelberg or Heidelberg Palace. Sitting on a hill overlooking the city, this impressive castle was once the seat of Heidelberg's Prince-Electors. Although rebuilt following the Thirty Years War in the 1600s, this beautiful ruin is open to visitors with audio tours available daily. And as one of the most-Instagrammed castles in Germany, the palace is the perfect backdrop for your next envy-inspiring post. While in the castle, visit the Apotheken-Museum, which displays the history of pharmacies and medical science in Germany.
Heidelberg is also home to the famous hike, Philosopher's Way. Taking its name from the many university academics that used to hike this route for the solitude and views to inspire them, this route rambles up the southern side of the Heiligenberg. With exotic vegetation and a temperate climate during the summer months, it's easy to think that you've accidentally walked all the way to the Mediterranean.
Although Heidelberg does not have an airport, the Mannheim Airport is under 15km away, and it's easy to take a train from Mannheim to Heidelberg. Intercity bus service provides transportation to Heidelberg from many domestic and international destinations. Many direct trains run to Heidelberg from across Germany and other European cities, too, so there is no shortage of travel options to get to this fabulous city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
All train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Heidelberg?
Main arrival station: Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
There are more train stations and stops in Heidelberg than most cities. Most trains from Schwäbisch Gmünd will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Heidelberg:
Train stations in Heidelberg:
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
Heidelberg Orthopädie
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Heidelberg Gaisbergstraße
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