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Trip Summary
There are usually 35 daily train trips available from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg. Traveling by train from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg usually takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in one hour and 20 minutes.
Distance | 42 mi (67 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 20m |
Lowest price | $21.34 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg?
2 train services operate from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 24 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 2h 11m | $28.69 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 11 | 2h 34m | $21.34 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heidelberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kaiserslautern leaves from Einsiedlerhof and 2 other stations. And in Heidelberg trains arrive at Heidelberg-Altstadt and 4 other train stations.
From Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 34 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 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Kaiserslautern 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 35 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 Kaiserslautern.
City Information
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.
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 Kaiserslautern?
Main departure station: Einsiedlerhof
Kaiserslautern has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Heidelberg.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
K3
Vogelweh
Where is the train station in Heidelberg?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Heidelberg Orthopädie
There are more train stations and stops in Heidelberg than most cities. Most trains from Kaiserslautern will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Heidelberg:
All train stations in Heidelberg:
Heidelberg Orthopädie
Heidelberg-Altstadt
Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen
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