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Trip Summary
138 trains operate daily from Meppen to Heidelberg. The train trip from Meppen to Heidelberg is usually about 6 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 39 minutes.
Distance | 235 mi (379 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 39m |
Lowest price | $27.64 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Meppen to Heidelberg?
There are 4 train lines with service from Meppen to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 111 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 2 | 6h 3m | $60.36 |
DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 7h 46m | $57.87 |
Deutsche Bahn | 111 | 6h 47m | $62.91 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 31 | 6h 45m | $66.90 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 Meppen to Heidelberg start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 31 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Meppen leaves from Train Station . And in Heidelberg trains arrive at Heidelberg Orthopädie and 7 other train stations.
From Meppen to Heidelberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 45 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 4 hours and 39 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Meppen and Heidelberg is approximately 235 miles, or 379 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Meppen to Heidelberg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Meppen at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 138 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 Meppen.
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 Meppen?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Meppen.
All train stations in Meppen:
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 Meppen will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Heidelberg:
All train stations in Heidelberg:
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Heidelberg Orthopädie
Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Train Station
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt
Heidelberg Gaisbergstraße
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