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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Heidelberg is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 34m.

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 25m and costs €100 - €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 Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 18m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 18m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Nice to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Nice to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side.

Where does the Nice to Heidelberg train arrive?

Nice to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Nice to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Heidelberg is 890 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 25m
€106–303
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
cheapest
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 50m
€52–248
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
10h 18m
€233–506
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Freiburgbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
16h 34m
€58–108
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Heidelbergcar 890.4 km
8h 41m
€140–201
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 6m
€82–299
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 31m
€223–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
17h 26m
€62–120

Nice to Heidelberg by train

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10h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jean Médecin to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Aéroport Terminal 1, Nice Airport, and Freiburg in around 16h 34m.

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