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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to France is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to France is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to France. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and France?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to France. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Châtelet via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to France?

The distance between Heidelberg and France is 578 km. The road distance is 542.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to France without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Heidelberg to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to France bus from?

Heidelberg to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to France train from?

Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to France?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Heidelberg to France bus arrive?

Heidelberg to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Heidelberg to France train arrive?

Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to France is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Heidelberg to France.

Where can I stay near France?

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Heidelberg to France - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to France by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4h 57m
€103–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N109 / ...
7h 4m
€47–75
Drive 542.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Pariscar 542.9 km
4h 53m
€85–122
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
7h 1m
€92–237
Bus via Pont de l'Archevêché
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 24m
€51–87

Heidelberg to France by train and subway

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Distance: 578.1 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 51m.

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