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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenfeld and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz and Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenfeld and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Neubrücke, Bahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg?

The distance between Birkenfeld and Heidelberg is 202 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mainz which takes 4h 6m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Heidelberg bus from?

Birkenfeld to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Heidelberg train from?

Birkenfeld to Heidelberg train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Neubrücke, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg is to train via Mainz which takes 4h 6m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Birkenfeld to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Heidelberg train arrive?

Birkenfeld to Heidelberg train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenfeld to Heidelberg is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkenfeld to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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Train via Mainz
best
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
4h 6m
€37–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36
6h 27m
€16–27
Drive 147.5 km
1. Drive from Birkenfeld to Heidelbergcar 147.5 km
1h 18m
€21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Neunkirchentrain Rb73 / ...
2. Take the train from Homburg to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
4h 22m
€33–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birkenfeld, Talweiherplatz to Baumholder, Unterer Marktbus 822 / ...
2. Take the train from Kusel, Bahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S1 / ...
6h 29m

Birkenfeld to Heidelberg by bus and train

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Distance: 202.5 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Neubrücke, Bahnhof, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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