There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Train • 4h 56m
5 alternative options
Bus • 7h 17m
Night train, train • 5h 18m
Drive • 3h 6m
Train, fly • 5h 33m
Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim by train
The train journey time between Heidelberg and Bad Gandersheim is around 4h 56m and covers a distance of around 363 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Flixtrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional, the Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim train service departs from Heidelberg Hbf and arrives in Bad Gandersheim. Typically 56 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Bad Gandersheim via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
It is 290 km from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim. It is approximately 355.2 km to drive.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €25 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Heidelberg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €25 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Hannover Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Bad Gandersheim station.
- Distance: 289.7 km
- Duration: 4h 56m
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Bad Gandersheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim via Göttingen in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Göttingen central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €18 - €22 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Heidelberg Hbf to Goettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kreiensen
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Heidelberg central station to Göttingen station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Göttingen to Bad Gandersheim
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Goettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- Nightjet
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Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Kreiensen
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- metronom
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Göttingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Heidelberg to Bad Gandersheim.
Lufthansa offers flights from Frankfurt Airport to Hannover Airport.
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