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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Madrid to Heidelberg

Cheapest
16 h 27 min
Car
1741 km.
from $95

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,898.67
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,202.49

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$531.63

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,898.67
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$759.47

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,012.62

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$215.18
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$59.49
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$278.47

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

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 Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$34.18
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$67.09

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$139.24

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
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.94–$7.59

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Valladolid
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$27.85

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Valladolid to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$215.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
26h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$202.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Heidelberg is to bus which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 28h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Madrid to Heidelberg?

The distance between Madrid and Heidelberg is 1522 km. The road distance is 1742.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 15h 7m and costs $184.78 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Madrid to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Heidelberg bus from?

Madrid to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Heidelberg train from?

Madrid to Heidelberg train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Madrid to Heidelberg is to train via Barcelona which takes 15h 7m and costs $184.78 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 28h 9m.

Where does the Madrid to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Madrid to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Heidelberg?

It is currently 23:29 at both, Madrid and Heidelberg.

Where does the Madrid to Heidelberg train arrive?

Madrid to Heidelberg train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Heidelberg is 1742 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Madrid to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Madrid to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Madrid to Heidelberg bus 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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