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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Wien Westbahnhof and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Austria to Heidelberg?

The distance between Austria and Heidelberg is 507 km. The road distance is 684.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Austria to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Heidelberg train from?

Austria to Heidelberg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Austria to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Austria to Heidelberg is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim Hbf, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Austria to Heidelberg train arrive?

Austria to Heidelberg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Austria to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Heidelberg is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Austria to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1184+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Austria to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 41m
€134–355
Bus via Mannheim Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
13h 19m
€37–74
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 45m
€56–212
Drive 684.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Heidelbergcar 684.5 km
6h 38m
€111–160
Fly Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€81–269
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€109–265
Fly Vienna International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 20m
€95–273
Fly Graz Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 41m
€109–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36
13h 46m
€57–82
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelbergcar
7h 4m
€160–215

Austria to Heidelberg by subway and train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.1 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Austria and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheim 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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