There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurttrain Rb68
- Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
6h 49m€59–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 207 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Eftelingbus N93
9h 29m€44–71Drive 432.6 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to De Eftelingcar 432.6 km
4h 3m€92–133Train
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
6h 51m€51–156
Heidelberg to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at De Efteling via Frankfurt central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Heidelberg and De Efteling is 457 km. The road distance is 432.6 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 49m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling, including transfers.
Heidelberg to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to De Efteling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 49m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to De Efteling via Frankfurt, 's-Hertogenbosch, 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to De Efteling via Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and De Efteling in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to De Efteling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to De Efteling is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Heidelberg to De Efteling.
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