Rome2Rio

How to get fromZurich to Heidelbergby train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Heidelberg

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Basel

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3h 49m
    €51–153

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4h 2m
    €26–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus bus FlixBus 007 / ...
    5h 19m
    €29–45

  4. Drive  288.6 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Heidelbergcar car 288.6 km
    3h 21m
    €52–75

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ec
    4h 29m
    €80–130

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ZRH - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3h 30m
    €108–264

  7. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane ZRH - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4h 16m
    €130–333

Zurich to Heidelberg by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Zurich to Heidelberg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There