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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Göttingen central bus station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Goettingen and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Göttingen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Göttingen and Heidelberg is 331 km. The road distance is 301.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 47m and costs €60 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Heidelberg bus from?

Göttingen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen central bus station.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Heidelberg train from?

Göttingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.

Train or bus from Göttingen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 47m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Göttingen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Göttingen to Heidelberg train arrive?

Göttingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Göttingen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Heidelberg is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Göttingen to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Göttingen to Heidelberg?

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

Göttingen to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Göttingen to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 47m
€60–259
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Göttingen to Heidelbergrideshare 302.2 km
3h 24m
€10–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198
5h 9m
€27–45
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h
€26–94
Drive 301.6 km
1. Drive from Göttingen to Heidelbergcar 301.6 km
2h 34m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 26 / ...
3h 34m
€55–260

Göttingen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 330.8 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Göttingen to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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