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Trip Summary
26 trains operate daily from Heilbronn to Kaiserslautern. The train trip from Heilbronn to Kaiserslautern is usually about 3 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 69 mi (111 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | $31.25 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Heilbronn to Kaiserslautern?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Heilbronn to Kaiserslautern. However, there are 26 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 26 | 2h 55m | $38.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Heilbronn to Kaiserslautern. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Heilbronn at 4:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 26 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 Kaiserslautern to Heilbronn.
City Information
Heilbronn
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Heilbronn?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Heilbronn where you can board the train to Kaiserslautern.
All train stations in Heilbronn:
Train Station
Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl.
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Kennelgarten
There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Heilbronn will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Kaiserslautern:
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Kennelgarten
Train Station
Einsiedlerhof
Kaiserslautern West
Galgenschanze
Vogelweh
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