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

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Heilbronn is 250 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn.

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

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

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

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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 train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 43m
€39–145
Drive 207.2 km
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1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronncar 207.2 km
2h 1m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36
6h 34m
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Bad Münster, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Bad Münster, Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Harmonietrain
6h 19m

Idar-Oberstein to Heilbronn by bus and train

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Distance: 250.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Heilbronn central train station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Trier central train station in around 6h 34m.

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