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 €55 - €80 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 52m and costs €80 - €270.

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 Westbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The distance between Vienna and Heidelberg is 728 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 Salzburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 14m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 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 WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Heidelberg is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Vienna to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Vienna to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 52m
€82–264
Bus via Mannheim Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
13h 19m
€37–74
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 14m
€55–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36 / ...
12h 19m
€55–80
Drive 684.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Heidelbergcar 684.5 km
6h 34m
€110–159
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 18m
€94–271
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 Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 44m
€97–381
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Nj
9h 3m
€68–96
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 1m
€160–215

Vienna to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 728.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 12h 19m.

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