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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Gare De Lyon and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Nice to Heidelberg?

The distance between Nice and Heidelberg is 817 km. The road distance is 890.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Nice to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Heidelberg train from?

Nice to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Nice to Heidelberg is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Nice to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Heidelberg train arrive?

Nice to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Heidelberg is 890 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Nice to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Nice to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 30m
€111–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
16h 32m
€66–120
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
10h 44m
€283–533
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Heidelbergcar 890.4 km
8h 42m
€138–199
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane NCE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€102–269
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€70–218
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 11m
€102–349
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
11h 27m
€243–402
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 321 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
18h 58m
€92–190

Nice to Heidelberg by train

2Weekly Trains

10h 44mAverage Duration

€283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Gare De Lyon, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 16h 32m.

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