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Osnabrück - Heidenheim Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 45 daily train trips available from Osnabrück to Heidenheim. Traveling by train from Osnabrück to Heidenheim usually takes 9 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Distance265 mi (426 km)
Fastest train6h 43m
Lowest price$66.11
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Osnabrück to Heidenheim?

There are 3 train lines with service from Osnabrück to Heidenheim. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 34 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express68h 26m$129.36
Deutsche Bahn349h 44m$100.29
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company118h 0m$106.53
  • 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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Osnabrück to Heidenheim start from $66, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidenheim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Osnabrück leaves from Osnabrück-Sutthausen and one other station. And in Heidenheim trains arrive at Heidenheim-Schnaitheim and 3 other train stations.

    From Osnabrück to Heidenheim train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Heidenheim faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Osnabrück to Heidenheim. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Osnabrück and Heidenheim is approximately 265 miles, or 426 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 43 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.

Trains from Osnabrück to Heidenheim are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Osnabrück at 5:00am 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 45 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 Heidenheim to Osnabrück.

City Information

Osnabrück

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One of the largest cities in the state of Lower Saxony, Osnabrück is an industrial city home to numerous automobile, paper, and steel companies. The city's pride is the Altstadt quarter, which has been meticulously reconstructed after suffering catastrophic damage during WWII. As a result, the quarter features many medieval buildings that retain their original splendor. The most notable is the Historic City Hall, featuring impressive Gothic architecture situated in a charming square. Also check out the historic St. Peter's Cathedral, a late-Romanesque cathedral founded in the 11th century.

For a focus on more natural splendor, the Botanischer Garten der Universität Osnabrück is a great place to start. Explore the garden's landscaped paths and glasshouse for palms until dinnertime. Then seek out some local specialties at Göttinger feldkieker, Ammerländer Schinken, or Lüneburger Heidschnucke.

Osnabrück offers tons of travel options, so it's easy to include a quick stop in the city during a tour of Germany. Nearby cities, including Bremen and Hanover are accessible on intercity buses. Several train lines, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, also offer service throughout Germany, plus routes to farther destinations in Europe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Osnabrück?

Main departure station: Osnabrück-Sutthausen

There are two stations in Osnabrück where you can board the train to Heidenheim.

All train stations in Osnabrück:

  • Osnabrück-Sutthausen

  • Osnabruck Central Station

Where is the train station in Heidenheim?

Main arrival station: Train Station

There are more train stations and stops in Heidenheim than most cities. Most trains from Osnabrück will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Heidenheim:

All train stations in Heidenheim:

  • Train Station

  • Heidenheim-Schnaitheim

  • Heidenheim Voithwerk

  • Heidenheim-Mergelstetten

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