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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Heidelberg is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 36 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Ettlingen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Rathaus and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Ettlingen and Heidelberg is 60 km. The road distance is 59 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Heidelberg without a car is to line 20071 train and train which takes 1h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Ettlingen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Heidelberg train from?

Ettlingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, depart from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen station.

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Heidelberg is to line 20071 train and train which takes 1h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ettlingen to Heidelberg train arrive?

Ettlingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Heidelberg is 59 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ettlingen to Heidelberg.

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

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Ettlingen to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20071 train, and bus

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

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Line 20071 train, train
best
1. Take the train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain 20071 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re73 / ...
1h 3m
Drive 59 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Heidelbergcar 59 km
36 min
€9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2h 4m
€37–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ettlingen to Heidelbergtaxi 59 km
36 min
€130–160
Line 107 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ettlingen Rathaus to Durlach Bahnhofbus 107
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Kirchheim/Rohrbach, Bftrain S3 / ...
1h 19m

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Distance: 60.5 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint hourly. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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