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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Billhorner Mühlenweg via U Steinstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Elbbrücken via Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort is 614 km. The road distance is 559.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus from?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train from?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Heidelberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort.

Where can I stay near Rothenburgsort?

There are 1617+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
5h 57m
€117–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nj
6h 57m
€41–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
8h 38m
€44–73
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsortcar 559.1 km
4h 37m
€79–115
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
6h 16m
€110–270
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Rothenburgsortcar
6h 39m
€114–149
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4h 1m
€106–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 2m
€90–234
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4h 46m
€151–445

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by tram, train, and bus

256Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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