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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Heidelberg

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Heidelberg

Cheapest
14 h 35 min
Car
1412 km.
from $77
Other
5 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
1078 km.
from $273.64
23 h 44 min
1078 km.
from $133.61
12 h 39 min
1076 km.
from $613
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1078 km.
from $268.86
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1078 km.
from $199.73
7 h 4 min
Train, Plane
1078 km.
from $295.84
31 h 59 min
1078 km.
from $132.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
11h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,012.62
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$949.33
Plane from Newcastle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Newcastle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,392.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$1,075.91
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$822.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$886.04
Plane from Newcastle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$949.33
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$822.76
Plane from Newcastle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$329.10

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50

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:
$21.52–$32.91

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:
$30.38–$43.04

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 31h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $119.57 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross, London Colindale and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Heidelberg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heidelberg is 1131 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus from?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heidelberg train from?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 23h 44m. There are no good options to bus between Edinburgh to Heidelberg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 03:30 in Edinburgh and 04:30 in Heidelberg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heidelberg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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