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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Heidelberg is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erfurt central train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Heidelberg?

The distance between Erfurt and Heidelberg is 350 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 19m and costs €60 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Erfurt to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 19m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Erfurt to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Erfurt to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erfurt to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Heidelberg is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Erfurt to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 19m
€64–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N3205
5h 39m
€30–55
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 16m
€31–50
Drive 330.2 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Heidelbergcar 330.2 km
3h 6m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 53m
€65–280

Erfurt to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 350.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 3h 2m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 5h 16m.

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