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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Würzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Erlangen and Heidelberg is 238 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €17 - €29.

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

The bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint takes 3h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Heidelberg train from?

Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erlangen station.

Train or bus from Erlangen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Erlangen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erlangen to Heidelberg train arrive?

Erlangen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Heidelberg is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Erlangen to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Erlangen to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Erlangen to Heidelberg?

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

Erlangen to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326
3h 44m
€17–29
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erlangen to Heidelbergrideshare 212.7 km
2h 44m
€11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadttrain S1 / ...
4h 34m
€56–153
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 35m
€109–233
Bus via Nürnberg Hbf
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m
€21–51
Drive 214.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Heidelbergcar 214.2 km
2h 28m
€31–45

Erlangen to Heidelberg by bus

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Distance: 237.6 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt via Würzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof in around 4h 34m.

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