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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Villach to Heidelberg?

The distance between Villach and Heidelberg is 653 km. The road distance is 633.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €240.

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

The train from Villach Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf takes 7h 16m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Villach to Heidelberg bus from?

Villach to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Villach to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Villach to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Villach to Heidelberg is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Villach to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Villach to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Villach to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Villach to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Heidelberg is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Villach to Heidelberg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Villach to Heidelberg?

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Villach to Heidelberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Villach to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Heidelberg Hbftrain Ice
7h 16m
€120–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N880
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
10h 11m
€54–81
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h 6m
€64–223
Drive 633.9 km
1. Drive from Villach to Heidelbergcar 633.9 km
6h 10m
€107–154
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 5m
€104–260
Train to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Kranjtrain
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 52m
€132–312
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 9m
€160–442
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 28m
€123–478
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Udinetrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 21m
€135–379
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MUC - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 36m
€160–313
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 21m
€128–296

Villach to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 653.4 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Villach Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €120–240 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 11m.

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