There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2h 57m€47–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 5m€35–54Drive 258.9 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Kerpencar 258.9 km
2h 18m€39–56Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Brühl Bftrain Rb26
7h 4m€46–114
Heidelberg to Kerpen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Kerpen Kolping-Center via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Kerpen Horrem Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Kerpen is 278 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Kerpen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Kerpen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Kerpen Kolping-Center via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Köln, Koeln Hbf, Horrem, and Kerpen Horrem Bf in around 6h 5m.
- 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
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- 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
- €12–55
- 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 Brühl Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- 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
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–26
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Kerpen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Kerpen is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Heidelberg to Kerpen.
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