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 €35 - €65 and takes 6h 54m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Prague to Heidelberg?

The distance between Prague and Heidelberg is 499 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 54m and costs €35 - €65.

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

The bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint takes 6h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 8h 41m.

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 České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf 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?

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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 54m
€35–65
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
8h 41m
€112–332
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain En
11h 2m
€160–270
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 Heidelberg Hbftrain Ec
11h 1m
€180–210
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 51m
€67–156
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
€147–392
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
7h 18m
€118–324

Prague to Heidelberg by bus

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Distance: 498.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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 54m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 41m.

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