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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Austria is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Austria is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Austria. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stephansplatz via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Austria?

The distance between Heidelberg and Austria is 782 km. The road distance is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Austria without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 7h 49m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Heidelberg to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Austria train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Austria?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Austria is to train via Salzburg which takes 7h 49m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Austria is 684 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Heidelberg to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4573+ hotels available in Austria.

Heidelberg to Austria - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Austria by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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

Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
7h 49m
€60–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N36
12h 4m
€36–87
Drive 684 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Viennacar 684 km
6h 34m
€111–160
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
4h 47m
€130–356
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
9h 59m
€68–100
Bus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Mannheim to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
14h 2m
€38–75
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Viennacar
7h 34m
€165–227
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
4h 58m
€96–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 10m
€79–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 49m
€106–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
5h 54m
€106–415

Heidelberg to Austria by train and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Austria?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Stephansplatz via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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