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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Alsace to Heidelberg?

The distance between Alsace and Heidelberg is 182 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Alsace to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Heidelberg train from?

Alsace to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Alsace to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Alsace to Heidelberg train arrive?

Alsace to Heidelberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Heidelberg is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Alsace to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Alsace to Heidelberg - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Heidelberg by train (TGV), bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3h 40m
€36–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108
5h 4m
€24–33
Drive 177.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Heidelbergcar 177.2 km
1h 42m
€28–40

Alsace to Heidelberg by train

81Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.6 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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