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- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4h 32m€102–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 3m€39–61Drive 542.9 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Pariscar 542.9 km
4h 53m€87–126Train
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
6h 48m€92–177Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N109 / ...
7h 4m€47–69
Heidelberg to France by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to France is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 32m and costs €100 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to France station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
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 32m.
The distance between Heidelberg and France is 578 km. The road distance is 542.9 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to France without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 32m and costs €100 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Heidelberg to France, including transfers.
Heidelberg to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.
Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 32m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 3m.
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 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Heidelberg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to France is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Heidelberg to France.
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