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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Heidelberg is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Besançon to Heidelberg?

The distance between Besançon and Heidelberg is 380 km. The road distance is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 25m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Besançon to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Heidelberg train from?

Besançon to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Besançon to Heidelberg is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 25m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Besançon to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Besançon to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Besançon to Heidelberg train arrive?

Besançon to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Heidelberg is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Besançon to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
5h 25m
€63–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N1720
7h 39m
€30–55
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 39m
€32–49
Drive 362 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Heidelbergcar 362 km
3h 13m
€58–84
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
5h 28m
€82–131

Besançon to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 380.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Freiburg in around 6h 39m.

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