How to travel from Hagen to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Heidelberg is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hagen 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.

👋 Also check out HeidelbergHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Koeln Messe/Deutz and then to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Hagen and Heidelberg is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Hagen and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hagen and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

National Express and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hagen and Heidelberg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Hagen and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

FlixBus and Onebus run regular bus services between Hagen and Heidelberg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 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 Hagen and Heidelberg. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Heidelberg

Transport options from Hagen to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€215($215)
hourly339km (211 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€78($78)
every 3 hours328km (204 miles)
Train to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3h 50m
€75($75)
once daily339km (211 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€22($22)
5 times a week293km (182 miles)
Bus to Mannheim Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße6h 50m
€6($6)
twice a week368km (228 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€48($48)
on demand287km (178 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