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 €65 - €120 and takes 15h 13m.

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 20m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Albert 1er via Genoa and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Nice?

The distance between Heidelberg and Nice is 817 km. The road distance is 889.6 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 28m and costs €250 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Nice train from?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 28m and costs €250 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice train arrive?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 40m to drive from Heidelberg to Nice.

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

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Heidelberg to Nice - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Nice by train, plane, train (TGV), 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 20m
€121–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
15h 13m
€70–116
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 28m
€255–432
Drive 889.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Nicecar 889.6 km
8h 40m
€141–203
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane STR - NCE
5h 23m
€111–291
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 44m
€81–245
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LUX - NCE
8h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
19h 9m
€98–259

Heidelberg to Nice by train

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12h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 816.6 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Albert 1er via Genoa, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 15h 13m.

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