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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Prague to Heidelberg?

The distance between Prague and Heidelberg is 502 km. The road distance is 495.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Heidelberg without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €23 - €55.

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

The bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Prague to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prague to Heidelberg train from?

Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Prague to Heidelberg is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can train via Dresden, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Prague to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Prague to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Prague to Heidelberg train arrive?

Prague to Heidelberg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Heidelberg is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Prague to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Prague to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Prague to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Heidelberg by bus, train, night train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N109 / ...
6h 49m
€23–55
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 56m
€71–175
Night train
1. Take the night train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain En
10h 46m
€147–202
Drive 495.5 km
1. Drive from Prague to Heidelbergcar 495.5 km
4h 21m
€75–108
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
10h 46m
€131–168
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 43m
€86–226
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 9m
€167–392
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane PRG - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 52m
€117–245

Prague to Heidelberg by bus

16Weekly Buses

6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.1 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Heidelberg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 6h 49m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 8h 56m.

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