How to travel from Leverkusen to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Heidelberg is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg by train, tram, 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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Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Heidelberg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Train and Tram

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof then take a tram to Heidelberg Seegarten.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Heidelberg by train, tram, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Leverkusen and Heidelberg is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Leverkusen and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leverkusen and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leverkusen to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Messe/Deutz and Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express and Süwex run train services between Leverkusen and Heidelberg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Leverkusen and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leverkusen to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Heidelberg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leverkusen to Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Leverkusen and Heidelberg. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leverkusen to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Heidelberg

Transport options from Leverkusen to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€64($64)
every 3 hours270km (168 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hbf6hrs
€29($29)
every 3 hours448km (279 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€220($220)
hourly315km (196 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€21($21)
every 20 mins271km (168 miles)
Train and Tram
2h 45m
€65($65)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€43($43)
on demand258km (160 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