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 49m.

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 24m and costs €110 - €310.

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 Congrès / Promenade 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 49m.

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 Strasbourg Bahnhof and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

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 which takes 11h 16m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 which takes 11h 16m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 49m.

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 Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Nice to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Heidelberg is 890 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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)NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 24m
€115–302
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
18h 50m
€62–188
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
11h 16m
€151–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Karlsruhe central train stationN508
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint108 / ...
16h 49m
€66–114
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Heidelberg890.4 km
8h 38m
€136–196
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
5h 35m
€63–214
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
7h 8m
€76–297

Nice to Heidelberg by train

14Weekly Trains

11h 16mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congrès / Promenade to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 16h 49m.

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