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 €55 - €95 and takes 11h 43m.

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 3h 41m and costs €140 - €370.

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 48m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Austria?

The distance between Heidelberg and Austria is 509 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 which takes 7h 48m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 which takes 7h 48m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 43m.

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 35m to drive from Heidelberg to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4813+ hotels available in Austria.

Heidelberg to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Austria by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 41m
€142–370
Bus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim, ZOB to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
14h 31m
€43–80
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
7h 48m
€126–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N36 / ...
11h 43m
€56–90
Drive 684 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Viennacar 684 km
6h 35m
€111–160
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
5h
€93–274
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 11m
€82–234
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 40m
€134–372
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
8h 10m
€149–295

Heidelberg to Austria by train and subway

16Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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