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

The cheapest way to get from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Recklinghausen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Recklinghausen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Recklinghausen and Heidelberg is 365 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Heidelberg bus from?

Recklinghausen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim central bus station, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Recklinghausen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Recklinghausen to Heidelberg is 330 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Recklinghausen to Heidelberg.

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

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Recklinghausen to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h 41m
€63–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N965
7h 23m
€33–57
Bus via Mannheim central bus station
1. Take the bus from Recklinghausen to Mannheim, ZOBbus
5h 58m
Drive 329.7 km
1. Drive from Recklinghausen to Heidelbergcar 329.7 km
2h 54m
€48–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 1m
€122–216
Train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 42
3h 43m
€65–290

Recklinghausen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 365.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Recklinghausen to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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