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 €60 - €100 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 48m and costs €80 - €250.

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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The distance between Vienna and Heidelberg is 729 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 which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Heidelberg is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 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 Railjet, arrive at Salzburg 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, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Vienna International Airport 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 48m
€80–243
Bus via Mannheim Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
13h 19m
€57–84
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 9m
€123–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36 / ...
12h 19m
€60–100
Drive 684.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Heidelbergcar 684.5 km
6h 38m
€112–162
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 31m
€98–301
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 38m
€147–495
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 18m
€109–404
Train via Wien Westbahnhof
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
8h 14m
€123–448

Vienna to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 728.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 12h 19m.

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