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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs €19 - €24 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hanover to Heidelberg?

The distance between Hanover and Heidelberg is 422 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 42m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Hanover to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Heidelberg train from?

Hanover to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Hanover to Heidelberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 42m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Hanover to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Hanover to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Hanover to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Heidelberg is 417 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Hanover to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Hanover to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Hanover to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 26 / ...
3h 42m
€79–302
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Heidelbergrideshare 417.6 km
4h 29m
€19–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
5h 54m
€35–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 2m
€30–98
Drive 417.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Heidelbergcar 417.5 km
3h 31m
€61–88
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Heidelbergcar
4h 40m
€107–129
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
5h 2m
€75–300
Fly from Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 39m
€117–285
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 13m
€127–432

Hanover to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 421.9 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 54m.

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