What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Gallen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from St. Gallen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen(Ch) and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

The distance between St. Gallen and Heidelberg is 327 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 5h 3m and costs €45 - €250.

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Heidelberg bus from?

St. Gallen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Heidelberg train from?

St. Gallen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from St. Gallen(Ch) station.

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg is to train via Stuttgart which takes 5h 3m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the St. Gallen to Heidelberg train arrive?

St. Gallen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Konstanz station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Heidelberg is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from St. Gallen to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

St. Gallen to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Gallen to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h 3m
€48–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
6h 27m
€32–54
Train, night train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 2m
€37–189
Drive 298.9 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Heidelbergcar 298.9 km
3h 21m
€52–76
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Konstanztrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h 35m
€56–249
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 38m
€128–436
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€99–357

St. Gallen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 327.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between St. Gallen, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Konstanz Bahnhof, Singen, and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Gallen to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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