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Trip Summary
You can pick from 79 daily train trips between Salzkotten and Heidenheim. The average train journey from Salzkotten to Heidenheim takes 9 hours and 26 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 52m |
| Lowest price | $40.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Salzkotten to Heidenheim
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $165 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $41 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $88 one-way
Which train should you take from Salzkotten to Heidenheim?
There are 3 train lines with service from Salzkotten to Heidenheim. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 60 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 8h 11m | $164.53 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 60 | 9h 32m | $109.05 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 9h 15m | $123.91 |
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 Salzkotten to Heidenheim start from $88, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidenheim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzkotten leaves from Scharmede . And in Heidenheim trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Salzkotten to Heidenheim train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 15 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 52 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 17 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Heidenheim.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salzkotten and Heidenheim is approximately 217 miles, or 349 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 52 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Salzkotten to Heidenheim. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Salzkotten at 12:00am 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 79 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 Salzkotten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzkotten?
Main departure station: Scharmede
There is one train station in Salzkotten.
All train stations in Salzkotten:
Scharmede
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 Salzkotten 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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