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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Heidelberg is to bus via Paris which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Heidelberg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Nantes to Heidelberg?

The distance between Nantes and Heidelberg is 999 km. The road distance is 915.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Nantes to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Heidelberg bus from?

Nantes to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Heidelberg train from?

Nantes to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Nantes to Heidelberg is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Nantes to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Nantes to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nantes to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Heidelberg is 915 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Nantes to Heidelberg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
7h 23m
€186–311
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€72–127
Drive 915.2 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Heidelbergcar 915.2 km
8h 16m
€173–250
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€110–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 1923
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
16h 19m
€96–141
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane NTE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 12m
€116–284
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 5m
€113–354
Fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane NTE - FKB
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 6m
€79–322

Nantes to Heidelberg by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 999.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Heidelberg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 50m.

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