How to travel from Heidelberg to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Flensburg is around 686km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Heidelberg to Flensburg 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 and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance732km (455 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Heidelberg and Flensburg is around 686km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Heidelberg and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Flensburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Heidelberg to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Danish Railways run train services between Heidelberg and Flensburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Heidelberg and Flensburg. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Heidelberg to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Flensburg. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Heidelberg and Flensburg. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Flensburg

Transport options from Heidelberg to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
€210($210)
hourly686km (427 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 40m
€235($235)
every 4 hours850km (528 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 50m
€330($330)
hourly715km (444 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane5h 10m
€345($345)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€165($165)
every 3 hours755km (469 miles)
Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe6h 50m
€190($190)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€55($55)
once daily862km (535 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€95($95)
on demand732km (455 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg