There are 3 ways to get from Heidelberg to Velbert by train, bus, or car
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Heidelberg to Velbert by train
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The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Velbert is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Velbert is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Velbert ZOB via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Velbert is 321 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Velbert without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Heidelberg to Velbert, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Velbert is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Velbert, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Heidelberg to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wuppertal Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Velbert is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Heidelberg to Velbert.
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