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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Salzburg and Heidelberg is 468 km. The road distance is 462.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €85 - €370.

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

The train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Heidelberg train from?

Salzburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Salzburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salzburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Heidelberg is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Salzburg to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4h 44m
€85–370
Train via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain Ice
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Heidelberg Hbftrain Ice
5h 42m
€73–372
Drive 462.1 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Heidelbergcar 462.1 km
4h 31m
€76–109
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 32m
€144–367
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 23m
€107–400
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MUC - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€136–469

Salzburg to Heidelberg by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.2 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–370 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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