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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Parkside via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Cambridge via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Cambridge?

The distance between Heidelberg and Cambridge is 586 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 9h 4m and costs £180 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Cambridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 9h 4m and costs £180 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Cambridge bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Heidelberg. It is currently 1:33 PM in Heidelberg and 12:33 PM in Cambridge.

Where does the Heidelberg to Cambridge train arrive?

Heidelberg to Cambridge train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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Heidelberg to Cambridge - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Heidelberg to Cambridge by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
9h 4m
£185–474
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
6h 17m
£50–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N36
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
17h 44m
£59–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
8h 39m
£229–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FRA - LCY
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 20m
£140–403
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain
9h 32m
£191–482
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
13h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridgecar
9h 40m
£133–223
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FRA - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 51m
£109–329
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane STR - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 9m
£138–325
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain
7h 2m
£109–309
Train, bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus
3. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HHN - STN
7h 21m
£55–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 32m
£139–369

Heidelberg to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 582.4 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cambridge via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Parkside via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 17h 44m.

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