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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €170 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Heidelberg?

The distance between Montpellier and Heidelberg is 951 km. The road distance is 885.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Heidelberg train from?

Montpellier to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Montpellier to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Montpellier to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Montpellier to Heidelberg train arrive?

Montpellier to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Heidelberg is 886 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Montpellier to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Montpellier to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
8h 19m
€180–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N1720
14h 9m
€75–120
Drive 885.7 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Heidelbergcar 885.7 km
8h 36m
€142–205
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MPL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 43m
€171–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
16h 19m
€81–160
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€87–397
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 4m
€128–345
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€171–396
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€100–396
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MPL - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 11m
€126–395

Montpellier to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 950.7 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 14h 9m.

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