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 €30 - €60 and takes 8h 40m.

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 3m and costs €70 - €230.

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 Deich via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rothenburgsort is 618 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 bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Fulda, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 1519+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by car, car train, bus, night train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
4h 55m
€114–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33 / ...
8h 40m
€30–57
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nj
6h 45m
€58–270
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsortcar 559.1 km
4h 37m
€80–115
Train via Fulda
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Central Station to Fuldatrain Flx10
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 25 / ...
5h 24m
€83–124
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h 1m
€35–130
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 7m
€100–287
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 3m
€73–230
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 55m
€148–396
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 44m
€110–296

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 40mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Heidelberg Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg once daily. Tickets cost €55–270 and the journey takes 6h 32m.

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