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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg central bus station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Hamburg and Heidelberg is 607 km. The road distance is 560.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Hamburg to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

Hamburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Heidelberg is 561 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Hamburg to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Hamburg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

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

Hamburg to Heidelberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5h 22m
€107–470
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Heidelbergrideshare 561 km
6h 46m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33
8h 4m
€50–85
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 21m
€35–120
Drive 560.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Heidelbergcar 560.8 km
4h 42m
€81–116
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
6h 25m
€109–131
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 32m
€130–600
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 38m
€129–525
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 45m
€89–262
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 43m
€103–321
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€144–475

Hamburg to Heidelberg by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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