There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling by train, bus, or car
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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
6h 34m€49–165Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurttrain Rb68
- Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopadbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 9m€35–57Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Eftelingbus N93
8h 55m€40–60Drive 433.7 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to De Eftelingcar 433.7 km
4h 5m€80–115Train
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
6h 51m€51–166
Heidelberg to De Efteling by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at De Efteling via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Heidelberg and De Efteling is 451 km. The road distance is 433.7 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 34m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling, including transfers.
Heidelberg to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to De Efteling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to De Efteling is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 34m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to De Efteling via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, 's-Hertogenbosch, 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Horst in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to De Efteling via Cologne Airport CGN and De Efteling in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Heidelberg to De Efteling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to De Efteling is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Heidelberg to De Efteling.
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