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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 2h 31m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Bern, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Geneva to Heidelberg?

The distance between Geneva and Heidelberg is 552 km. The road distance is 493.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Geneva to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Heidelberg bus from?

Geneva to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Heidelberg train from?

Geneva to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Geneva to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Geneva to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Geneva to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Geneva to Heidelberg train arrive?

Geneva to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Heidelberg is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Geneva to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Geneva to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2h 31m
€124–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
9h 34m
€42–59
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 22m
€91–236
Drive 493.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Heidelbergcar 493.2 km
4h 35m
€84–121
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
6h 54m
€88–214
Train via Lausanne #2
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
8h 48m
€87–211

Geneva to Heidelberg by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.6 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Bern, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 34m.

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