What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €15 - €19 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Aachen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Aachen and Heidelberg is 327 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €50 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Aachen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Heidelberg bus from?

Aachen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Heidelberg train from?

Aachen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Aachen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Aachen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Heidelberg train arrive?

Aachen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Heidelberg is 308 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Aachen to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Heidelberg?

Book your Aachen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Heidelberg?

Book your Aachen to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 54m
€54–236
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Heidelbergrideshare 308.4 km
3h 23m
€15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 4m
€25–47
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Aachen Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h
€31–100
Drive 308.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Heidelbergcar 308.3 km
2h 41m
€45–64
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
5h 35m
€64–121
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 49m

Aachen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 326.5 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 4m.

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