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

The cheapest way to get from Garching to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garching to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Garching and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Garching to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Garching and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Odeonsplatz and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Garching to Heidelberg?

The distance between Garching and Heidelberg is 343 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Garching to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Garching to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garching to Heidelberg train from?

Garching to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Garching to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Garching to Heidelberg is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Garching to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Garching to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Garching to Heidelberg is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Garching to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Garching to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Garching to Heidelberg by train, bus, 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 München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4h 21m
€64–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 1307
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 39m
€27–45
Drive 327.1 km
1. Drive from Garching to Heidelbergcar 327.1 km
3h 2m
€47–67
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 45m
€89–252
Train via Muenchen Ost
1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Heidelberg Hbftrain Ice
4h 53m
€65–158
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MUC - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 5m
€115–312

Garching to Heidelberg by subway and train

70Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.7 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Garching to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Fröttmaning, Munich Fröttmaning, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 39m.

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