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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Winterthur via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Winterthur?

The distance between Heidelberg and Winterthur is 305 km. The road distance is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Winterthur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Winterthur train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur is to train via Stuttgart which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Karlsruhe, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Winterthur bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Winterthur train arrive?

Heidelberg to Winterthur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Winterthur is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Winterthur.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Winterthur train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Winterthur bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Heidelberg to Winterthur - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Winterthur by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4h 41m
CHF 40–108
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Winterthurbus 024
6h 19m
CHF 26–37
Drive 268 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Winterthurcar 268 km
3h 1m
CHF 42–60
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 28m
CHF 115–248
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Konstanz to Winterthurtrain
5h 53m
CHF 41–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus MarinoBus 254 / ...
7h 27m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 44m
CHF 85–222

Heidelberg to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 305.4 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Winterthur, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Winterthur via Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 19m.

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