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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Heidelberg

Composite routes from Zurich to Heidelberg

Cheapest
2 h 55 min
Car
325 km.
from $17
Other
3 h 52 min
226 km.
from $144.57
4 h 4 min
226 km.
from $111.93
3 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
226 km.
from $253.51
4 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
226 km.
from $201.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

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:
$11.96–$29.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$29.35
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$31.52
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$34.78

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:
$18.48–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$173.91

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:
$26.09–$36.96

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:
$11.96–$17.39

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$6.52
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Heidelberg is to bus which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Zurich to Heidelberg?

The distance between Zurich and Heidelberg is 335 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Zurich to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Heidelberg train from?

Zurich to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Heidelberg train arrive?

Zurich to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Heidelberg is 327 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zurich to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Zurich to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich 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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