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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gent Sint Pieters Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Charleroi Airport and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Ghent to Heidelberg?

The distance between Ghent and Heidelberg is 530 km. The road distance is 492.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ghent to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heidelberg bus from?

Ghent to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Gent Sint Pieters Station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Heidelberg train from?

Ghent to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Ghent to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Ghent to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Ghent to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Heidelberg train arrive?

Ghent to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Heidelberg is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Ghent to Heidelberg.

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

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Ghent to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ghent to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5h 19m
€89–202
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 42m
€44–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36
9h 49m
€65–113
Drive 492.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Heidelbergcar 492.4 km
4h 47m
€78–113
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
5h 52m
€100–254
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 42m
€103–283
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 29m
€155–435

Ghent to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 529.5 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Charleroi Airport and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 9h 49m.

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