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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Linz to Heidelberg?

The distance between Linz and Heidelberg is 592 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Linz to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Heidelberg bus from?

Linz to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Heidelberg train from?

Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Linz to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Linz to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Linz to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Linz to Heidelberg train arrive?

Linz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Heidelberg is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Linz to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Linz to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
6h 52m
€95–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 091
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
9h 46m
€44–70
Drive 503.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Heidelbergcar 503.6 km
4h 44m
€83–120
Fly from Linz Airport, train
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LNZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 57m
€105–382
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
6h 54m
€87–431
Train #2
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 48m
€120–203
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 50m
€158–448
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 38m
€119–378

Linz to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 46m.

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