What is the cheapest way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rhine Falls and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Neuhausen, Zentrum and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Schaffhausen station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rhine Falls and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rhine Falls and Heidelberg is 280 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.

How do I travel from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €40 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhine Falls to Heidelberg bus from?

Rhine Falls to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Schaffhausen station.

Where do I catch the Rhine Falls to Heidelberg train from?

Rhine Falls to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Schaffhausen station.

Train or bus from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Rhine Falls to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Rhine Falls to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Rhine Falls to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhine Falls to Heidelberg is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg?

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Rhine Falls to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4h 45m
€44–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schaffhausen station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N99
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
8h 17m
€29–45
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Neuhausen Rheinfall to Zürich HBtrain S9 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 16m
€39–114
Drive 245.5 km
1. Drive from Rhine Falls to Heidelbergcar 245.5 km
2h 45m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Neuhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€141–380

Rhine Falls to Heidelberg by foot and train

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Distance: 280 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Rhine Falls, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, Schaffhausen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rhine Falls to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Neuhausen, Zentrum, Schaffhausen, Bahnhof, Schaffhausen station, and Freiburg in around 8h 17m.

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