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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Ostbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Berlin to Heidelberg?

The distance between Berlin and Heidelberg is 656 km. The road distance is 604 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €95 - €110.

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

The train from S Ostbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Heidelberg bus from?

Berlin to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Heidelberg train from?

Berlin to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Berlin to Heidelberg is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Berlin to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Heidelberg is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Berlin to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Berlin to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Heidelberg?

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

Berlin to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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 S Ostbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 13 / ...
5h 35m
€95–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Heidelbergrideshare 602.3 km
6h 28m
€24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326 / ...
9h 9m
€40–70
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 24m
€60–272
Train via Mannheim Hbf
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h 55m
€103–196
Drive 604 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Heidelbergcar 604 km
5h 48m
€85–122
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 56m
€87–245
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 30m
€99–246
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 55m
€131–297
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 25m
€185–402

Berlin to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 656.1 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Ostbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 9m.

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