How to travel from Hamburg to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Heidelberg is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg 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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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Mannheim (MHG).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Hamburg and Heidelberg is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Hamburg and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Hamburg and Heidelberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Hamburg and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Heidelberg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Heidelberg. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Mannheim (MHG). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Heidelberg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

FlexFlight ApS fly between Hamburg and Heidelberg. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Mannheim (MHG). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Hamburg to Heidelberg typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Mannheim (MHG).

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 Hamburg and Heidelberg. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Heidelberg

Transport options from Hamburg to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 20m
€155($155)
every 15 mins503km (313 miles)
Train and Plane2h 60m
€285($285)
every 4 hours541km (336 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 60m
€135($135)
hourly593km (369 miles)
Train to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof5h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours603km (374 miles)
Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof7h 50m
€115($115)
once a week602km (374 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€35($35)
every 3 hours667km (415 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€76($76)
on demand575km (357 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