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 €80 - €140 and takes 20h 43m.

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 38m and costs €60 - €220.

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 14m.

How far is it from Rome to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rome and Heidelberg is 1082 km. The road distance is 1148.3 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 14m and costs €200 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rome to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Heidelberg train from?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 14m and costs €200 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Rome to Heidelberg train arrive?

Rome to Heidelberg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 52m to drive from Rome to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Rome to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 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
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 38m
€63–217
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
11h 14m
€203–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Mannheim central bus stationbus N77
20h 43m
€84–140
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
19h 15m
€254–340
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FCO - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€100–258
Drive 1,148.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Heidelbergcar 1,148.3 km
10h 52m
€178–257
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Mallnitz-Obervellachcar
2. Take the car train from Mallnitz-Obervellach to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelbergcar
13h 15m
€238–327

Rome to Heidelberg by bus, foot, and tram

7Weekly Services

20h 43mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081.9 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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