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 €26 - €50 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 14m and costs €110 - €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 Rothenburgsorter Marktplatz via HBF/Steintorwall. 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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Elbbrücken via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

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 38m and costs €26 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 9m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort.

Where can I stay near Rothenburgsort?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Rothenburgsort.

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by car, car train, bus, 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 Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf1392
4h 54m
€114–147
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Central Station to Hamburg Central StationFlx10
7h 32m
€15–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33 / ...
8h 38m
€26–48
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort559.1 km
4h 35m
€80–115
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)STR - HAM
4h 14m
€115–293
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt26 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf22 / ...
5h 9m
€38–159
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
4h 32m
€93–218
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STR - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg
5h
€129–389
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg
5h 23m
€147–374

Heidelberg to Rothenburgsort by bus and foot

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Elbbrücken via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 9m.

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