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How to get fromExeter to Heidelbergby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Exeter to Heidelberg by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S3 / ...
    10h 13m
    €351–679

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus bus 198 / ...
    23h 54m
    €99–199

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Heidelbergcar car
    10h 45m

  4. Fly Exeter to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane EXT - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 19m
    €173–450

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 62 / ...
    11h 24m
    €310–633

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koblenz Hbftrain train Nj
    4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55
    20h 28m
    €214–464

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Heidelbergcar car
    11h 59m
    €170–294

  8. Fly Exeter to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane EXT - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    8h 24m
    €175–447

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BHX - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 42m
    €203–436

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LHR - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 25m
    €179–479

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane LHR - STR
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 59m
    €201–486

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LGW - FRA
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    8h 27m
    €176–486

  13. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CWL - FRA
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    10h 28m
    €194–469

Exeter to Heidelberg by train, subway, and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€351Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Frankfurt Airport in around 23h 54m.

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