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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Bern to Heidelberg?

The distance between Bern and Heidelberg is 347 km. The road distance is 337.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Bern to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Heidelberg train from?

Bern to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Bern to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Bern to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Bern to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Bern to Heidelberg train arrive?

Bern to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Heidelberg is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bern to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Bern to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3h 57m
€80–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 17m
€26–50
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 41m
€59–197
Drive 337.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Heidelbergcar 337.5 km
3h 4m
€60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 47m
€162–471

Bern to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 347.4 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 17m.

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