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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Karlsruhe central train station and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nice Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Nice?

The distance between Heidelberg and Nice is 817 km. The road distance is 889.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Nice without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Heidelberg to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Nice train from?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Nice?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice train arrive?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Nice is 890 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Nice.

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

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Heidelberg to Nice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Nice by train, plane, train (TGV), night 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 to Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
5h 40m
€118–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
15h 46m
€54–107
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 37m
€142–369
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 47m
€68–302
Drive 889.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Nicecar 889.7 km
8h 37m
€136–196
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
5h 54m
€70–267
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
7h 27m
€79–338
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
8h 39m
€131–422
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain
2. Take the bus from Merzig, Bahnhof to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LUX - NCE
9h 21m
€73–283

Heidelberg to Nice by train

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12h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Nice Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Congrès / Promenade via Karlsruhe central train station, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 15h 46m.

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