There are 7 ways to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326
4h 15m€23–32Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Erlangen to Heidelberg212.7 km
2h 55m€11–16Train via Nürnberg Hbf
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Osterburkentrain Re
- Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadttrain S1 / ...
4h 36m€47–217Fly, train
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 2m€110–208Train
- Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Osterburkentrain Re
- Take the train from Osterburken, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadttrain S1 / ...
4h 37m€52–226Bus via Nürnberg Hbf
- Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5m€21–43Drive 212.9 km
- Drive from Erlangen to Heidelberg Universitycar 212.9 km
2h 29m€32–46
Erlangen to Heidelberg University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University is to rideshare which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Heidelberg, Peterskirche via Heidelberg, Betriebshof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Heidelberg, Altstadt via Nürnberg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf and Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Erlangen and Heidelberg University is 240 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University, including transfers.
Erlangen to Heidelberg University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.
Erlangen to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Heidelberg University is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Nürnberg Hbf, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Heidelberg University, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 6 times a week. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg University via Nürnberg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, Osterburken, Bahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 4h 36m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erlangen train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Erlangen to Heidelberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Erlangen to Heidelberg University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
Erlangen to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Heidelberg University is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Erlangen to Heidelberg University.
There are 1250+ hotels available in Heidelberg University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erlangen and Heidelberg University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








