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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Heidelberg?

The distance between Utrecht and Heidelberg is 475 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Heidelberg bus from?

Utrecht to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Heidelberg train from?

Utrecht to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Utrecht to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Heidelberg train arrive?

Utrecht to Heidelberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Heidelberg is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Utrecht to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Utrecht to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht to Heidelberg by train, bus, 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.

Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
4h 32m
€66–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Heidelberg Pre WaypointN94
6h 24m
€30–55
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Mainz HbfNj
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, MitteRe14
6h 5m
€62–293
Drive 462.7 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Heidelberg462.7 km
4h 10m
€81–117
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Mannheim HbfNightjet / ...
7h 40m
€63–274
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4h 52m
€138–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 20m
€132–311
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
5h 30m
€134–349
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
5h 25m
€152–461

Utrecht to Heidelberg by train

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4h 32mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 24m.

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