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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg is to bus via Cologne Airport CGN which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Leverkusen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Leverkusen and Heidelberg is 268 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €29 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Heidelberg bus from?

Leverkusen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Heidelberg train from?

Leverkusen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Leverkusen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €29 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Heidelberg is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Leverkusen to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 26m
€30–109
Bus via Cologne Airport CGN
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 29m
€24–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Mannheim, ZOBbus
4h 38m
Drive 256.3 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Heidelbergcar 256.3 km
2h 15m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 49m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
4h 14m

Leverkusen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 268.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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