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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg is to fly and train which costs €95 - €280 and takes 6h 8m.

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 8m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Heidelberg station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Mannheim central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 7m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Heidelberg?

The distance between Bucharest and Heidelberg is 1558 km. The road distance is 1739.1 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 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari 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 7m and costs €220 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €260 and takes 31h 13m.

Where does the Bucharest to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Bucharest to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:57 AM in Bucharest and 2:57 AM 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 11m to drive from Bucharest to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Bucharest to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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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 8m
€97–278
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 46m
€81–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
19h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest Keleti to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
28h 7m
€222–667
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
26h 45m
€202–718
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane OTP - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 48m
€118–488
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Mannheim central bus stationbus 1925
31h 13m
€157–253
Drive 1,739.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Heidelbergcar 1,739.1 km
17h 11m
€246–355

Bucharest to Heidelberg by train

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28h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,557.7 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Budapest Keleti, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 28h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Mannheim central bus station once a week. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 30h 10m.

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