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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Rome to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rome and Heidelberg is 1082 km. The road distance is 1148.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Rome to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heidelberg bus from?

Rome to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heidelberg train from?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Karlsruhe, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Rome to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Rome to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Heidelberg is 1148 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Rome to Heidelberg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Rome to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly to Frankfurt, train
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 36m
€59–177
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
11h 10m
€189–327
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Karlsruhe Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
15h 22m
€134–184
Drive 1,148.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Heidelbergcar 1,148.4 km
10h 53m
€186–269
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FCO - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€90–215
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane FCO - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 4m
€72–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Mannheim central bus stationbus N77
20h 43m
€115–169

Rome to Heidelberg by train

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11h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,081.9 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 15h 22m.

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