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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Breslauer Straße and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Ratingen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Ratingen and Heidelberg is 310 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Ratingen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Heidelberg bus from?

Ratingen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Heidelberg train from?

Ratingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Ratingen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ratingen to Heidelberg train arrive?

Ratingen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Heidelberg is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ratingen to Heidelberg.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h
€36–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 007 / ...
7h 19m
€29–48
Drive 290.1 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Heidelbergcar 290.1 km
2h 31m
€42–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 7m
€108–192
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain Re1
8h 15m

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Distance: 309.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Ratingen, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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