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

The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg is to train via Köln-Ehrenfeld which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Frechen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Frechen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Frechen and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Frechen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Frechen and Heidelberg is 268 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Frechen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Heidelberg bus from?

Frechen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Heidelberg train from?

Frechen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Frechen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Frechen to Heidelberg is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Frechen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Frechen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Frechen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frechen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Heidelberg is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Frechen to Heidelberg.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 30m
€50–186
Drive 262.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frechen to Heidelbergcar 262.9 km
2h 19m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 32m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 12m
€118–224
Train via Köln-Ehrenfeld
1. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Mannheim Hbftrain Nightjet
6h 26m
€39–77

Frechen to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 267.9 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Lövenich Bf Lövenich to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Cologne Hbf, Köln, and Frankfurt central train station in around 5h 32m.

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