There are 4 ways to get from France to Heilbronn by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45
5h 6m€103–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Neckarsulm station westbus N109
9h 26m€52–83Drive 598.4 km
- Drive from Paris to Heilbronncar 598.4 km
5h 18m€96–139Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45
5h 16m€113–233
France to Heilbronn by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from France to Heilbronn is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Neckarsulm station west via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Paris Est and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between France and Heilbronn is 591 km. The road distance is 598.4 km.
The best way to get from France to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from France to Heilbronn, including transfers.
France to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from France to Heilbronn is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between France and Heilbronn, Germany?
You can take a subway from Cité to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Neckarsulm station west 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- [email protected]
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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 Neckarsulm station west
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Neckarsulm station west.
France to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Heilbronn is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from France to Heilbronn.
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