Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeidelberg to Rothenburgby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Rothenburg

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Hildesheim

    best
    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain train 13
    2. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Braunschweig Hbftrain train Re
    4h 17m
    €82–365

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus FlixBus 108 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Brunswick central stationbus bus N235 / ...
    9h 5m
    €37–65

  3. Drive 402.3 km

    1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgcar car 402.3 km
    3h 18m
    €58–83

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane plane FRA - HAJ
    3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h
    €125–349

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    7h 13m
    €118–498

Heidelberg to Rothenburg by train and tram

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 443.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Rothenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Alsterplatz via Hildesheim Hbf, Braunschweig Hbf, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs G. in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Braunschweig, Isarstraße via Frankfurt central train station, Brunswick central station, Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, and Braunschweig, Cyriaksring in around 9h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers