There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Eelde by train, bus, or car
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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
7h 52m€83–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
11h 32m€61–87Drive 524.5 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Eeldecar 524.5 km
4h 52m€112–162Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
8h 5m€93–256
Heidelberg to Eelde by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Eelde is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Eelde is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Eelde. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Eelde, Kerkhoflaan via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Eelde. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Eelde is 609 km. The road distance is 524.5 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Eelde without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 52m and costs €80 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Heidelberg to Eelde, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Eelde bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Eelde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Eelde is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 52m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Eelde, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Eelde, Kerkhoflaan via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Groningen, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Eelde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Heidelberg to Eelde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Eelde is 524 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Heidelberg to Eelde.
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