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How to get fromHeidelberg to Alsfeldby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Alsfeld by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhoftrain train 26
    3h 52m
    €35–85

  2. Drive  184.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heidelberg to Alsfeldcar car 184.1 km
    1h 29m
    €28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus 198 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marburg central train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Alsfeld Bahnhofbus bus X35
    6h 33m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 62 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Stadtallendorf Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stadtallendorf Busbahnhof to Alsfeld Bahnhofbus bus X35
    4h 42m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heidelberg, Hilton Hotel to Frankfurtbus bus Airport Bus
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Stadtallendorf Bahnhoftrain train Re
    5h 36m

Heidelberg to Alsfeld by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Alsfeld, Hesse, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Schwalmstadt-Treysa Bahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Alsfeld Bahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Marburg central train station, and Marburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 33m.

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