What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Seegarten via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Heidelberg is 185 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg without a car is to train and tram via Mainz which takes 3h 47m and costs €29 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg?

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Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram via Mainz
best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Seegartentram
3h 47m
€30–87
Drive 142.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heidelbergcar 142.1 km
1h 50m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36
5h 33m
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Worms, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb33
2. Take the tram from Viernheim, Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Seegartentram Rnv 5
6h 30m
€32–44

Idar-Oberstein to Heidelberg by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 185 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Trier central train station in around 5h 33m.

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