There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Heidelberg by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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 Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3h 47m€78–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Strasbourgbus N91 / ...
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Menchhoffenbus Autocar
7h 44m€55–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Forbach(F)train 82
- Take the bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Sarreguemines to Menchhoffenbus
5h 39m€72–142Drive 448 km
- Drive from Paris to Heidelbergcar 448 km
4h 22m€85–123Train via Nancy
- Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Savernetrain Ter / ...
4h 36m€87–140
Paris to Heidelberg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Menchhoffen via Etoile Bourse and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Obermodern via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Paris and Heidelberg is 478 km. The road distance is 448 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Paris to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Paris to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Heidelberg, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Est to Strasbourg hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Menchhoffen via Strasbourg, Etoile Bourse, Gare Centrale, and Strasbourg in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nancy to Saverne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nancy to Saverne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo
- Phone
- +33 (0) 03 87 29 39 29
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forbus
Bus from FORBACH - Gare Routiere to SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Schedules at
- Forbus
- Titre unitaire
- €2
- Line 30
- €7
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Paris to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Heidelberg is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Paris to Heidelberg.
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