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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Nürnberg Hbf and Bayreuth Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt and arriving at Kulmbach via Osterburken, Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Kulmbach?

The distance between Heidelberg and Kulmbach is 320 km. The road distance is 258.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Kulmbach bus from?

Heidelberg to Kulmbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Kulmbach train from?

Heidelberg to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Kulmbach?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Kulmbach bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Kulmbach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nuremberg - Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Kulmbach train arrive?

Heidelberg to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Osterburken, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Kulmbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Kulmbach is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Heidelberg to Kulmbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Kulmbach?

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Heidelberg to Kulmbach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Kulmbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain
4h 57m
€66–160
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Bamberg train stationbus 1326
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain Re35 / ...
5h 59m
€34–104
Drive 258.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Kulmbachcar 258.3 km
3h 14m
€38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Nuremberg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Re30 / ...
6h 29m

Heidelberg to Kulmbach by train

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Distance: 319.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Kulmbach via Osterburken, Würzburg Hbf, and Bamberg in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Nuremberg - Bus Station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Bayreuth Hbf in around 6h 29m.

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