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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Thuringia to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Heidelberg?

The distance between Thuringia and Heidelberg is 350 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Heidelberg bus from?

Thuringia to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Heidelberg train from?

Thuringia to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Thuringia to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Thuringia to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Thuringia to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Thuringia to Heidelberg train arrive?

Thuringia to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Heidelberg is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Thuringia to Heidelberg.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Thuringia to Heidelberg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Thuringia to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 19m
€64–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 16m
€24–41
Drive 330.2 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Heidelbergcar 330.2 km
3h 6m
€48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 8m
€124–365

Thuringia to Heidelberg by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Thuringia, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 5h 16m.

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