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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Munich central bus station and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kufstein and Rosenheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Heidelberg?

The distance between Innsbruck and Heidelberg is 493 km. The road distance is 417.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Rosenheim which takes 6h 15m and costs €80 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Heidelberg bus from?

Innsbruck to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Heidelberg train from?

Innsbruck to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg is to train via Rosenheim which takes 6h 15m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Heidelberg train arrive?

Innsbruck to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kufstein station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Heidelberg is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Innsbruck to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Innsbruck to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Innsbruck to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Rosenheim
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
6h 15m
€84–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Munich central bus stationbus 095 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N91 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198 / ...
9h 21m
€38–71
Drive 417.4 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Heidelbergcar 417.4 km
4h 20m
€69–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€154–416
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
7h 23m
€89–346
Train #2
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain Rb68
8h 45m
€46–124

Innsbruck to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 492.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kufstein and Rosenheim in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Munich central bus station and Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 21m.

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