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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Lugano to Heidelberg?

The distance between Lugano and Heidelberg is 523 km. The road distance is 504.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lugano to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Heidelberg bus from?

Lugano to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Heidelberg train from?

Lugano to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Lugano to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Lugano to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Lugano to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Lugano to Heidelberg train arrive?

Lugano to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Heidelberg is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lugano to Heidelberg.

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

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

Book your Lugano to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Lugano to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5h 53m
€72–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Freiburgbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
8h 34m
€33–58
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 31m
€48–279
Drive 504.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Heidelbergcar 504.4 km
4h 48m
€86–125
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
5h 55m
€109–175
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 18m
€161–373
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€80–249
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 42m
€203–384
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 33m
€63–204
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LIN - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 57m
€140–285

Lugano to Heidelberg by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Freiburg in around 8h 34m.

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