There are 6 ways to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg University by train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadttrain S2 / ...
38 min€3–14Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mannheim to Heidelberg20.4 km
46 min€2Bus
- Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Heidelberg, Betriebshof to Heidelberg, Peterskirchebus Rnv 20 / ...
50 min€5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannheim to Heidelberg Universitytaxi 21.1 km
22 min€50–60Drive 21.1 km
- Drive from Mannheim to Heidelberg Universitycar 21.1 km
22 min€4–5Tram
- Take the tram from Mannheim, Marktplatz to Heidelberg, Bismarckplatztram Rnv 5
1h€5–7
Mannheim to Heidelberg University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg University is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €50 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Heidelberg, Peterskirche via Heidelberg, Betriebshof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Altstadt. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Mannheim and Heidelberg University is 23 km. The road distance is 21.1 km.
The best way to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg University without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs €3 - €14.
The train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadt takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Mannheim to Heidelberg University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.
Mannheim to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg University is to train which takes 38 min and costs €3 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Heidelberg University, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadt hourly. Tickets cost €3–14 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Heidelberg University via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint, Heidelberg, Betriebshof, and Heidelberg, Peterskirche in around 50 min.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +42 621 465 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Tram from Mannheim, Marktplatz to Heidelberg, Bismarckplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +42 621 465 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Bus from Heidelberg, Betriebshof to Heidelberg, Peterskirche
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mannheim to Heidelberg
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €50–60
GTM-24
- Phone
- +49 621 15207676
- Website
- gtm-24.de
Shuttletaxi24 Mannheim
- Phone
- +49 162 265 7469
- Website
- shuttletaxi24.de
Taxi Böhm
- Phone
- +49 621738561
- Website
- taxiboehm.com
Taxi Monnem
- Phone
- +49 179 9040196
- Website
- taximonnem.de
Taxi Zentrale Mannheim eG
- Phone
- +49 0621 218 18
- Website
- taxi-mannheim.de
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Booking & Getting There
Mannheim to Heidelberg University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
Mannheim to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Altstadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Heidelberg University is 21 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Mannheim to Heidelberg University.
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