There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Frechen by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2h 41m€45–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 7m€33–43Drive 262.1 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Frechencar 262.1 km
2h 21m€38–55Tram, train
- Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram Rnv 5
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 18m€47–161Train via Mainz
- Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Brühl Bftrain Rb26
6h 41m€47–77
Heidelberg to Frechen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Weiden West via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Frechen is 268 km. The road distance is 262.1 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Heidelberg to Frechen, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Frechen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Frechen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Köln Lövenich Bf Lövenich via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Köln, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Heidelberg to Frechen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Frechen is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Heidelberg to Frechen.
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