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

The cheapest way to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Melsungen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Melsungen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Melsungen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Melsungen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Melsungen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Melsungen and Heidelberg is 311 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melsungen to Heidelberg bus from?

Melsungen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Melsungen to Heidelberg train from?

Melsungen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Melsungen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Melsungen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melsungen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melsungen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Melsungen to Heidelberg is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Melsungen to Heidelberg.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melsungen to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3h 41m
€51–108
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Melsungen Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3h 52m
€20–94
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 26m
€22–34
Drive 244.5 km
1. Drive from Melsungen to Heidelbergcar 244.5 km
2h 7m
€36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Mannheimbus
6h 42m
€24–41

Melsungen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 311.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, and Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 26m.

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