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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €3 - €6 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

The distance between Heilbronn and Heidelberg is 63 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs €5 - €9.

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

The bus from Heilbronn central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint takes 59 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Heidelberg train from?

Heilbronn to Heidelberg train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 59 min and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Heidelberg train arrive?

Heilbronn to Heidelberg train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Heidelberg is 65 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Heilbronn to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

Book your Heilbronn to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Heilbronn to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heilbronn and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Heilbronn to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Heilbronn to Heidelberg by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36 / ...
59 min
€5–9
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heilbronn to Heidelbergrideshare 63.5 km
59 min
€3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
1h 3m
€14–21
Line 85879 train, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Theater to Sinsheim(Elsenz) Hbftrain 85879 / ...
2. Take the train from Sinsheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadttrain S7
1h 49m
Drive 65.2 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Heidelbergcar 65.2 km
45 min
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heilbronn to Heidelbergtaxi 65.2 km
45 min
€180–220

Heilbronn to Heidelberg by bus

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Distance: 63.2 km
Duration: 59 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, DB Regio Stuttgart operates a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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