Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 23 daily train trips between Strasbourg and Heidelberg. The average train journey from Strasbourg to Heidelberg takes 2 hours and 19 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 71 mi (114 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 30m |
| Lowest price | €31.72 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Strasbourg to Heidelberg?
2 train services operate from Strasbourg to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 17 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 16 | 2h 7m | €46.97 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 2h 24m | €55.31 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Strasbourg to Heidelberg start from €36, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Gare Centrale Strasbourg and one other station. And in Heidelberg trains arrive at Heidelberg Orthopädie and 3 other train stations.
From Strasbourg to Heidelberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 24 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 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Strasbourg to Heidelberg on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Strasbourg at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 23 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 Strasbourg.
City Information
Strasbourg
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a city with a rich cultural history and amazing local landmarks. Make sure you do not make an itinerary through France without including Strasbourg! The city is the seat of many international organizations, and it features a unique Franco-German culture that distinguishes it from other French cities. The most popular local attraction is the Cathédrale Notre Dame, a sandstone Gothic cathedral that is remarkably well-preserved. The cathedral also houses an enormous astronomical clock that has been around since the 17th-century. You can also check out the Petite France district as you stroll around the city. The area is known for its quaint streets and timbered homes along a picturesque canal. If you're traveling with little ones, they'll enjoy the small, free zoo at Parc de l'Orangerie.
Strasbourg's unique geographical location features a vibrant food scene with distinctive cuisines. The Alsace region's top specialties include sauerkraut, flammeküche or flams, and baeckeoffe, a beef and pork stew. For a taste of these local dishes, check out the Skaechele, Zehnerglock, and Restaurant Les Chauvins Père & Fils.
Strasbourg is well-connected to French and German rail networks on SNCF and Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses depart from Strasbourg, and it is also easy to go just across the border into Germany to take a bus departing from Kehl.
Heidelberg
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
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 Strasbourg?
Main departure station: Gare Centrale Strasbourg
There are two stations in Strasbourg where you can board the train to Heidelberg.
All train stations in Strasbourg:
Gare Centrale Strasbourg
Krimmeri-Meinau
Where is the train station in Heidelberg?
Image credit: Billie Grace Ward
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Heidelberg Orthopädie
There are more train stations and stops in Heidelberg than most cities. Most trains from Strasbourg will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Heidelberg:
Train stations in Heidelberg:
Heidelberg Orthopädie
Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Heidelberg to Strasbourg?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more