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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg is to bus and train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Heidelberg?

The distance between Bucharest and Heidelberg is 1558 km. The road distance is 1739 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 36m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Heidelberg bus from?

Bucharest to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Heidelberg train from?

Bucharest to Heidelberg train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg is to train which takes 28h 11m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €140 - €150 and takes 23h 44m.

Where does the Bucharest to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Bucharest to Heidelberg bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Frankfurt station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:26 AM in Bucharest and 11:26 PM in Heidelberg.

Where does the Bucharest to Heidelberg train arrive?

Bucharest to Heidelberg train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Heidelberg is 1739 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Bucharest to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 12m
€144–347
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
19h 36m
€70–167
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
28h 11m
€123–185
Drive 1,739 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Heidelbergcar 1,739 km
17h 10m
€242–350
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 29m
€147–376
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane OTP - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 16m
€161–410
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
23h 44m
€142–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Mannheim central bus stationbus 1925
31h 13m
€140–192
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Frankfurt Flughafenbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hilton Hotelbus Airport Bus
32h 40m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelbergcar
18h 57m
€306–426

Bucharest to Heidelberg by train

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28h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,557.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 28h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt and Frankfurt central train station in around 23h 44m.

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