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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Heilbronn is to rideshare which costs €3 - €7 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

The distance between Heidelberg and Heilbronn is 65 km. The road distance is 66.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heilbronn without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €10.

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

The bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train station takes 55 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heilbronn bus from?

Heidelberg to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heilbronn train from?

Heidelberg to Heilbronn train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heilbronn is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heilbronn train arrive?

Heidelberg to Heilbronn train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Heilbronn is 66 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Heidelberg to Heilbronn.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

Book your Heidelberg to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

Book your Heidelberg to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 787+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Heilbronn?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Heilbronn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Heidelberg to Heilbronn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Heilbronn by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36 / ...
55 min
€5–10
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Heilbronnrideshare 65.5 km
59 min
€3–7
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
1h
€13–19
Train, line 85870 train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
2. Take the train from Sinsheim(Elsenz) Hbf to Heilbronn Theatertrain 85870 / ...
1h 49m
Drive 66.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Heilbronncar 66.2 km
44 min
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heidelberg to Heilbronntaxi 66.2 km
44 min
€180–220

Heidelberg to Heilbronn by bus

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Distance: 65.3 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Heilbronn, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, DB Regio Stuttgart operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h.

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