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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Kerpen Kolping-Center via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Kerpen Horrem Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Kerpen?

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 Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Kerpen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Kerpen is 278 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Kerpen bus from?

Heidelberg to Kerpen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Kerpen train from?

Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Kerpen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Kerpen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Kerpen is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Heidelberg to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1287+ hotels available in Kerpen.

Heidelberg to Kerpen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Kerpen by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kerpen Sindorftrain S19 / ...
2h 56m
€48–215
Drive 258.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Kerpencar 258.9 km
2h 18m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 49m
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram Rnv 5
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 58m
€49–204
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Brühl Bftrain Rb26
7h 13m
€48–82

Heidelberg to Kerpen by train

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kerpen Sindorf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Kerpen Kolping-Center via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Köln, Koeln Hbf, Horrem, and Kerpen Horrem Bf in around 5h 49m.

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