There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Garching by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Stuttgart
best- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3h 32m€42–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich Fröttmaningbus 1307
6h 15m€28–51Drive 328.5 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Garchingcar 328.5 km
3h 2m€48–69Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
3h 57m€111–249Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
4h 10m€62–236Train to Frankfurt, fly
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3h 52m€85–274
Heidelberg to Garching by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Garching is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Garching is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Garching. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Munich Fröttmaning via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Garching. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Garching via Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof and Odeonsplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Garching is 343 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Garching without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Heidelberg to Garching, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Garching bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Garching train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Garching is to train via Stuttgart which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Garching, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Garching via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Odeonsplatz in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Garching via Karlsruhe central train station, Munich Fröttmaning, and Fröttmaning in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–170
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- 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 Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich Fröttmaning
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Heidelberg to Garching bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Heidelberg to Garching train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Garching is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Heidelberg to Garching.
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