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

The cheapest way to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Rottenburg and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rottenburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg E.-Bolz-Platz and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Tübingen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Rottenburg and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rottenburg to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Rottenburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rottenburg and Heidelberg is 173 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €25 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rottenburg to Heidelberg bus from?

Rottenburg to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tübingen central station.

Where do I catch the Rottenburg to Heidelberg train from?

Rottenburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rottenburg to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €25 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Rottenburg to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rottenburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rottenburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rottenburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rottenburg to Heidelberg is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Rottenburg to Heidelberg.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rottenburg to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2h 54m
€26–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N177 / ...
3h 53m
€14–21
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Rottenburg to Heidelbergcar 136.6 km
1h 44m
€20–29
Train via Bad Wimpfen
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Bad Friedrichshall Hbftrain Mex18 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Friedrichshall Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
4h 26m
€30–125
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bondorf(B Herrenberg) to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain 85630 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re73 / ...
4h 46m

Rottenburg to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 173 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Rottenburg Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tübingen central station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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