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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Heidelberg is to fly and train which costs €90 - €230 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Kumanovo and Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.

How far is it from Athens to Heidelberg?

The distance between Athens and Heidelberg is 1938 km. The road distance is 2332.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Heidelberg without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 31h 5m and costs €250 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Athens to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Heidelberg bus from?

Athens to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Athens to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:21 PM in Athens and 12:21 PM in Heidelberg.

Can I drive from Athens to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Heidelberg is 2332 km. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Athens to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Athens to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Athens to Heidelberg - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Athens to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Frankfurt, train
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ATH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 3m
€93–228
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
3. Take the train from Budapest Keleti to Salzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
31h 5m
€255–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Mannheim, ZOBbus
33h 37m
€182–192
Drive 2,332.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Heidelbergcar 2,332.3 km
22h 38m
€437–631
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ATH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 15m
€105–258
Fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane ATH - FKB
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 13m
€116–376
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ATH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 7m
€102–349
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ATH - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h
€150–357
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ATH - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 51m
€108–272
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 3m
€151–351
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Mannheim, ZOBbus
39h 4m
€200–207
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Mannheimbus
46h 23m
€247–368
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Heidelbergcar
28h 5m
€437–617

Athens to Heidelberg by train, bus, and tram

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46h 23mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,938.3 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Athens to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Kumanovo and Mannheim central bus station in around 33h 37m.

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