How to Travel from
Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany → Heidelberg, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg
Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg
Cheapest
2 h 46 min
Car
322 km.
from $17
Other
7 h 3 min
258 km.
from $60.07
3 h 54 min
Train, Plane
258 km.
from $330.65
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50 м
50 м
Turn right onto Bulmker Straße
Bulmker Straße, 1 km 552 м
1 km 552 м
Turn left onto Hohenzollernstraße
Hohenzollernstraße, 1 km 742 м
1 km 742 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wildenbruchstraße
Wildenbruchstraße, 1 km 668 м
1 km 668 м
Turn left onto Wickingstraße
Wickingstraße, 438 м
438 м
Keep right onto Wickingstraße
Wickingstraße, 4 km 816 м
4 km 816 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg, Essen
Duisburg, Essen, A 40, 5 km 584 м
5 km 584 м
Keep right onto A 52 and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 17 km 273 м
17 km 273 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 161 km 841 м
161 km 841 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep right onto A 656 and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Keep left and take B 37 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, B 37, 3 km 589 м
3 km 589 м
Keep right onto Gneisenaustraße and drive toward Universität, Campus Altstadt, Altstadt, Zentrum
Gneisenaustraße, Universität, Campus Altstadt, Altstadt, Zentrum, 126 м
126 м
Turn left onto Blücherstraße
Blücherstraße, 222 м
222 м
Turn right onto Czernyring and drive toward Schwetzingen, Eppelheim, Pfaffengrund, Messegelände, Technologiepark, Congress Center
Czernyring, Schwetzingen, Eppelheim, Pfaffengrund, Messegelände, Technologiepark, Congress Center, 207 м
207 м
Keep left onto Czernyring and drive toward Speyer, Schwetzingen, Messegelände, Technologiepark, Congress Center
Czernyring, Speyer, Schwetzingen, Messegelände, Technologiepark, Congress Center, 1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Turn left onto Max-Planck-Ring
Max-Planck-Ring, 129 м
129 м
Turn right
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169 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 3m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg?
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg?
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. This train operates Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Heidelberg is 348 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.
How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg without a car?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 47m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus from?
Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gelsenkirchen station.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train from?
Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 47m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 7h 3m.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg is 322 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg.
How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg?
Book your Gelsenkirchen 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.
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