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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The distance between Vienna and Heidelberg is 783 km. The road distance is 684.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 59m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Vienna to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Heidelberg bus from?

Vienna to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Heidelberg train from?

Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg is to train via Munich which takes 7h 59m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Vienna to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Heidelberg train arrive?

Vienna to Heidelberg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Heidelberg is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Vienna to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Vienna to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
7h 59m
€54–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36 / ...
12h 19m
€30–55
Drive 684.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Heidelbergcar 684.5 km
6h 38m
€110–158
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 56m
€88–257
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 14m
€60–189
Bus via Mannheim Hbf
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
13h 19m
€37–74
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Heidelbergcar
7h 4m
€159–214
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 20m
€88–261
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 52m
€93–337

Vienna to Heidelberg by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 782.9 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 12h 19m.

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