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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Prague to Heidelberg?

The distance between Prague and Heidelberg is 500 km. The road distance is 495.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Heidelberg without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €30 - €65.

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

The bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Prague to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prague to Heidelberg train from?

Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Schwandorf, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Prague to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Heidelberg train arrive?

Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Heidelberg is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Prague to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Prague to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Prague to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Heidelberg by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N109 / ...
6h 49m
€30–65
Train via Schwandorf
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
9h 40m
€121–291
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain En
10h 47m
€163–271
Drive 495.5 km
1. Drive from Prague to Heidelbergcar 495.5 km
4h 25m
€79–114
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
10h 47m
€163–238
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 45m
€66–153
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€156–397
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane PRG - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 52m
€118–313

Prague to Heidelberg by bus

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Heidelberg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 49m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 40m.

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