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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Italy is to train and fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Italy is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Italy. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Termini via Karlsruhe central train station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Italy. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Italy?

The distance between Heidelberg and Italy is 477 km. The road distance is 1148.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Italy without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €120 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Heidelberg to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Italy bus from?

Heidelberg to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Italy?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Italy is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Pescara, which costs €110 - €140 and takes 19h 13m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Italy bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Italy train arrive?

Heidelberg to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Italy is 1149 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Heidelberg to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21472+ hotels available in Italy.

Heidelberg to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Italy by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
4h 33m
€126–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
4h 47m
€55–195
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
12h 22m
€125–427
Bus via Pescara
1. Take the bus from Ludwigshafen to Pescarabus
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Roma Termini Giolittibus
19h 13m
€110–136
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
18h 13m
€112–408
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
4h 56m
€114–312
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
5h 19m
€116–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
5h 29m
€83–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
5h 49m
€119–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
19h 48m
€93–137
Drive 1,148.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Romecar 1,148.8 km
10h 50m
€176–254

Heidelberg to Italy by train

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12h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 476.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Italy?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini Giolitti via Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof, Ludwigshafen, and Pescara in around 19h 13m.

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