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Taking the train from Rotterdam to Heidelberg in 5 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rotterdam to Heidelberg? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 45 minutes to travel the 253 miles (408 km) from Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Rotterdam to Heidelberg start from £29.49 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Heidelberg? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train
It takes an average of 7h 45m to travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train, over a distance of around 253 miles (408 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Rotterdam to Heidelberg and tickets for this journey start from £29.49 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Rotterdam | |
| Arrival station | Heidelberg | |
| Journey time | From 5h 11m | |
| Distance | 253 miles (408 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £29.49 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Rotterdam to Heidelberg
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Cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Heidelberg
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Rotterdam to Heidelberg by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.