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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rome is to train and fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rome is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Rome. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rome. 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 21m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rome?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rome is 945 km. The road distance is 1148.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rome without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €120 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Heidelberg to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rome?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rome is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Pescara, which costs €110 - €140 and takes 19h 13m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rome?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Rome?

Book your Heidelberg to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Heidelberg to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane STR - FCO
5h 37m
€93–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FRA - FCO
5h 57m
€62–217
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
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
12h 21m
€122–424
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
17h 55m
€103–360
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Terminitrain
7h 21m
€143–371
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 24m
€92–130
Drive 1,148.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Romecar 1,148.8 km
10h 50m
€176–254

Heidelberg to Rome by train

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12h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 945.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 21m. 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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