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 €70 - €120 and takes 16h 29m.

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 26m and costs €120 - €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 Nice Airport and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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 9m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 9m and costs €230 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 29m.

Where does the Nice to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Nice to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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 45m to drive from Nice to Heidelberg.

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

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

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Nice to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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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 26m
€123–308
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 Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 27m
€67–347
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
11h 9m
€235–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Freiburgbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33 / ...
16h 29m
€70–120
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Heidelbergcar 890.4 km
8h 45m
€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
6h 1m
€102–318
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
6h 55m
€96–389
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
19h 29m
€120–346

Nice to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Freiburg in around 16h 29m.

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