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Hamburg, Germany → Heidelberg, Germany

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Eight ways to Travel from Hamburg to Heidelberg

Composite routes from Hamburg to Heidelberg

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
8h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$2,798.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19
Plane from Bremen Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$407.12
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12
Plane from Bremen Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57
Plane from Bremen Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$623.41

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bremen Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$190.84
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$33.08

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Offenbach
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Train from Langen to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95
Train from Hamburg Altona to Fulda
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hamburg to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to rideshare which costs $30.71 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The distance between Hamburg and Heidelberg is 597 km. The road distance is 575.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heidelberg bus from?

Hamburg to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heidelberg train from?

Hamburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Hamburg to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Heidelberg train arrive?

Hamburg to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Heidelberg is 575 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Hamburg to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Hamburg to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Heidelberg. Prices start at $56.30 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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