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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Billhorner Deich via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Seegarten and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort is 614 km. The road distance is 559.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus from?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort.

Where can I stay near Rothenburgsort?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h
€107–450
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nj
6h 45m
€41–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
8h 35m
€51–84
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsortcar 559.1 km
4h 37m
€80–116
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rothenburgsortcar
6h 39m
€114–149
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 47m
€91–269
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4h 8m
€105–322
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4h 57m
€125–478
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 22m
€143–485

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 6h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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