What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Neuhausen, Zentrum via Freiburg and Schaffhausen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Schaffhausen via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rhine Falls is 280 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rhine Falls bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rhine Falls train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rhine Falls bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rhine Falls bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rhine Falls train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rhine Falls is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls.

Where can I stay near Rhine Falls?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Rhine Falls.

Heidelberg to Rhine Falls - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rhine Falls by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4h 41m
CHF 46–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Schaffhausen stationbus FlixBus N99
8h 46m
CHF 31–51
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuhausen Rheinfalltrain S9 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 40–138
Drive 244.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rhine Fallscar 244.7 km
2h 44m
CHF 41–58
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain
4h 25m
CHF 97–309
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain
4h 36m
CHF 122–383

Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 280.2 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Rhine Falls, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rhine Falls via Hauptbahnhof, Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Bahnhof, and Neuhausen, Zentrum in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Rhine Falls via Freiburg, Schaffhausen station, Schaffhausen, Bahnhof, and Neuhausen, Zentrum in around 8h 46m.

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