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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Heidelberg?

The distance between Switzerland and Heidelberg is 360 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Switzerland to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Heidelberg bus from?

Switzerland to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Heidelberg train from?

Switzerland to Heidelberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Switzerland to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Switzerland to Heidelberg train arrive?

Switzerland to Heidelberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Heidelberg is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Switzerland to Heidelberg.

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

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Switzerland to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 39m
€57–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
5h 27m
€24–42
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 5m
€27–97
Drive 288.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Heidelbergcar 288.6 km
3h 21m
€51–74
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5h 27m
€81–139
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 34m
€100–270
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 31m
€124–382

Switzerland to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 360.3 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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