There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Frankfurt, train
best- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2h 17m€89–252Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Hamburg-Altona to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 14m€43–124Train via Kassel
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 10m€106–497Bus
- Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198
9h 54m€45–80Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 15m€99–323Car train, drive
- Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
- Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
6h 40m€108–140Train
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
7h 26m€128–560Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamburg-HAM to Heidelberg569.6 km
4h 53mDrive 569.6 km
- Drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelbergcar 569.6 km
4h 53m€81–117
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 2h 17m and costs €85 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Heidelberg is 499 km. The road distance is 569.6 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €500.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg Airport station.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg is to train via Kassel which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Hamburg Airport (HAM), Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?
You can take a train from Hamburg Airport to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 54m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–390
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–550
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Hamburg-Altona to Heidelberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €100–120
- Couchette Carriage
- €70–80
- Seating Carriage
- €40–50
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- [email protected]
- Website
- Urlaubs-Express (UEX)
Car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95–120
- Website
- Urlaubs-Express (UEX)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamburg-HAM to Heidelberg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg is 570 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg.
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Book your Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.