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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Heidelberg Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Heidelberg?

The distance between Basel and Heidelberg is 243 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €10 - €80.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Central Station takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heidelberg bus from?

Basel to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heidelberg train from?

Basel to Heidelberg train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Basel to Heidelberg is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €10 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Heidelberg train arrive?

Basel to Heidelberg train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Heidelberg Central Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Heidelberg is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Basel to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Basel to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Basel to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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 Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Central Stationtrain Flx10
2h 13m
€10–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 107 / ...
3h 54m
€14–22
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 35m
€30–260
Drive 245.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Heidelbergcar 245.1 km
2h 6m
€42–61
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2h 40m
€73–148
Train via Karlsruhe #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2h 42m
€31–74
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Heidelbergrideshare 245.3 km
2h 37m
€11–19

Basel to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 242.7 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Heidelberg Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 54m.

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