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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €90 - €130 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Rome to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rome and Heidelberg is 1082 km. The road distance is 1148.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Rome to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heidelberg bus from?

Rome to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heidelberg train from?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rome to Heidelberg is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Pescara, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Rome to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Heidelberg is 1148 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Rome to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Rome to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Rome to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 37m
€63–264
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
11h 17m
€162–311
Bus via Pescara
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescara
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Ludwigshafen
17h 43m
€104–127
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen HbfEn
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
19h 5m
€228–371
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FCO - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
6h
€94–271
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)FCO - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
7h 4m
€96–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Karlsruhe central train stationN77
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint108 / ...
20h 10m
€95–130
Drive 1,148.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Heidelberg1,148.2 km
10h 48m
€177–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Mallnitz-Obervellach
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelberg
13h 10m
€237–326

Rome to Heidelberg by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 17mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081.7 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Pescara, Ludwigshafen, and Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 43m.

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