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

The cheapest way to get from London to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between London and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from London to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from London to Heidelberg?

The distance between London and Heidelberg is 848 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €190 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the London to Heidelberg bus from?

London to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Heidelberg train from?

London to Heidelberg train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from London to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the London to Heidelberg bus arrive?

London to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

What is the time difference between London and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:37 AM in London and 11:37 AM in Heidelberg.

Where does the London to Heidelberg train arrive?

London to Heidelberg train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your London to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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London to Heidelberg - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Heidelberg by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 52m
€190–527
Fly London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
2. Take the train from Rastatt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 19m
€64–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
3. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
14h 12m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Heidelbergcar
8h 11m
€250–314
Fly London City Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LCY - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 6m
€133–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
18h 2m
€67–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Heidelbergcar
9h 18m
€139–247
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LHR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 8m
€103–375
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€102–305
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LHR - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€139–349
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 39m
€101–415
Fly London City Airport to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 44m
€132–377

London to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 847.7 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between London, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 18h 2m.

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