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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Rothenburg and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothenburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg, Flecken and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Luzern and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rothenburg and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Emmenbrücke Kapf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Luzern, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Rothenburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rothenburg and Heidelberg is 370 km. The road distance is 331.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Heidelberg bus from?

Rothenburg to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Heidelberg train from?

Rothenburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Rothenburg to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Rothenburg to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rothenburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rothenburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Rothenburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg to Heidelberg is 332 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Rothenburg to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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There are 5 ways to get from Rothenburg to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 35m
€75–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Freiburgbus FlixBus N401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
9h 55m
€36–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 31m
€45–143
Drive 331.8 km
1. Drive from Rothenburg to Heidelbergcar 331.8 km
2h 57m
€58–84
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
6h 42m
€97–174

Rothenburg to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 370.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Rothenburg, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Emmenbrücke Kapf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Luzern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rothenburg, Flecken to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Luzern, Bahnhof, Luzern, and Freiburg in around 9h 55m.

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