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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kiel central bus station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Kiel to Heidelberg?

The distance between Kiel and Heidelberg is 708 km. The road distance is 657.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €130 - €550.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 54m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Heidelberg train from?

Kiel to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Kiel to Heidelberg is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Kiel to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Heidelberg train arrive?

Kiel to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Heidelberg is 658 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Kiel to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
5h 54m
€130–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198
11h 19m
€55–95
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 3m
€57–154
Drive 657.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Heidelbergcar 657.6 km
5h 30m
€94–136
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
7h 32m
€127–168
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 5m
€109–343
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€122–401
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 46m
€161–559
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€145–567

Kiel to Heidelberg by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 708.1 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof 6 times a week. Tickets cost €130–550 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 19m.

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