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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg is 297 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Heidelberg bus from?

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train from?

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim Hbf, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

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

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 16m
€34–232
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Düsseldorf to Heidelbergrideshare 289.3 km
3h 8m
€12–20
Bus via Mannheim Hbf
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
5h 7m
Drive 287.2 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Heidelbergcar 287.2 km
2h 31m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 14m
€103–198
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2h 32m
€50–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 49m
€26–45

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 296.9 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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