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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Frechen?

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Frechen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Frechen is 268 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 35m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Heidelberg to Frechen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Frechen train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Frechen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Frechen is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 35m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Frechen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Frechen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Frechen is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Heidelberg to Frechen.

Where can I stay near Frechen?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Frechen.

Heidelberg to Frechen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Frechen by train, 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 via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 35m
€48–162
Drive 263.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Frechencar 263.6 km
2h 19m
€38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 18m
€57–66

Heidelberg to Frechen by train

214Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €47–53 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. 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.

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