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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Berlin?

The distance between Heidelberg and Berlin is 651 km. The road distance is 597 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €110.

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

The train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Berlin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Berlin train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Berlin?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Berlin is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Berlin bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Berlin train arrive?

Heidelberg to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Berlin is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Heidelberg to Berlin.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Berlin?

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

Heidelberg to Berlin - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Berlin by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 13
5h 20m
€95–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Berlinrideshare 594.2 km
6h 28m
€25–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1326 / ...
9h 25m
€40–75
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 45m
€55–270
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
5h 51m
€96–126
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 12N / ...
9h 21m
€95–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurttrain Rb68
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
12h 18m
€36–62
Drive 597 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Berlincar 597 km
5h 57m
€84–121
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4h 1m
€99–247
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4h 6m
€87–246

Heidelberg to Berlin by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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