What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg is to train and bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Heidelberg is 481 km. The road distance is 419.6 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 25m and costs €85 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Heidelberg train from?

Swiss Alps to Heidelberg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Heidelberg train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Heidelberg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Heidelberg is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Swiss Alps to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Swiss Alps to Heidelberg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 25m
€86–245
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
9h 27m
€53–84
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 25m
€64–159
Drive 419.6 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Heidelbergcar 419.6 km
3h 56m
€75–108
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain Ir46 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
8h 27m
€115–196

Swiss Alps to Heidelberg by bus and train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 25m.

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