How to travel from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane

Take the train to Bayerisch Gmain then fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €495($500)
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Take the train to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Heidelberg Hbf.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €495 ($500).

The distance between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €495 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Freilassing. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ginzkeyplatz, Salzburg South and Zob. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Heidelberg is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg. Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berchtesgaden and Heidelberg

Transport options from Berchtesgaden to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bayerisch Gmain, plane + 5 similar
2h 40m
€495($500)
every 3 hours529km (329 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, plane4h 25m
€540($545)
every 2 hours713km (443 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€210($210)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane4h 45m
€240($240)
every 3 hours507km (315 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, plane4h 50m
€390($390)
every 2 hours689km (428 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane5h 45m
€210($210)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€110($110)
4 times a day505km (314 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
6 times a week515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€66($66)
on demand496km (308 miles)

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Airports near Heidelberg

The following major airports near Heidelberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg
FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Heidelberg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Heidelberg