There are 4 ways to get from France to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Paris Est
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
4h 36m€91–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 109 / ...
8h 24m€48–73Drive 543.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Heidelbergcar 543.6 km
4h 52m€88–126Train
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
5h 46m€92–210
France to Heidelberg by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from France to Heidelberg is to train via Paris Est which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between France and Heidelberg is 528 km. The road distance is 543.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Paris Est which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from France to Heidelberg, including transfers.
France to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from France to Heidelberg is to train via Paris Est which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between France and Heidelberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 3h 6m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
France to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Heidelberg is 544 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from France to Heidelberg.
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