There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Jülich by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram Rnv 5
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 17m€51–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
7h 30m€32–52Drive 288.8 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Jülichcar 288.8 km
2h 37m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb26
7h 58m€49–133
Heidelberg to Jülich by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Jülich is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Jülich is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Jülich. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Jülich, Neues Rathaus via Frankfurt central train station, Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Jülich. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Seegarten and arriving at Juelich via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Dueren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Jülich is 315 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Jülich without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Heidelberg to Jülich, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Jülich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Jülich train services, operated by RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH, depart from Heidelberg, Seegarten station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Jülich is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Jülich, Germany?
You can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Jülich, Neues Rathaus via Frankfurt central train station, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Jülich, Neues Rathaus via Ludwigshafen, Mitte, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Dueren, and Düren, Bahnhof / ZOB in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- +42 621 465 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
- 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
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
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 Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Jülich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Jülich train services, operated by RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Jülich is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Jülich.
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