What is the cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Basel, Im Wasenboden and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

The distance between Basel (Station) and Heidelberg is 254 km. The road distance is 244.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg without a car is to line 36 bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Heidelberg bus from?

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train from?

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train arrive?

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Heidelberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel (Station) to Heidelberg is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg?

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

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel (Station) to Heidelberg by bus, train, night train, car, or rideshare

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Line 36 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Im Wasenboden to Basel, Badischer Bahnhofbus 36
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3h 27m
€43–186
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Heidelbergrideshare 245.4 km
2h 56m
€11–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 107
5h 7m
€21–38
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 12m
€27–101
Drive 244.4 km
1. Drive from Basel (Station) to Heidelbergcar 244.4 km
2h 5m
€43–62

Basel (Station) to Heidelberg by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 254.4 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–95 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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