How to travel from Munster to Heidelberg, Germany

The distance between Munster and Heidelberg is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Munster 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 to Frankfurt (FRA), train

Fly from Muenster (FMO) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf then take the bus to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Heidelberg.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munster and Heidelberg

There are several options for getting from Munster to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Munster and Heidelberg is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Munster and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munster to Heidelberg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Munster and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munster and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munster and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Munster and Heidelberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Munster and Heidelberg. We recommend that you fly from Muenster (FMO) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munster to Heidelberg. We recommend that you fly from Muenster (FMO) to Stuttgart (STR) then take the train to Heidelberg Hbf. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Munster and Heidelberg. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munster to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Munster to Heidelberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Munster and Heidelberg

Transport options from Munster to Heidelberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train + 3 similar
2hrs
€195($195)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane3h 5m
€250($250)
every 30 mins403km (251 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane3h 20m
€305($305)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€220($220)
every 3 hours531km (330 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€105($105)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Train to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof4h 15m
€110($110)
every 4 hours446km (277 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€47($47)
twice daily390km (242 miles)
Train to Essen Hbf, Bus6h 15m
€19($19)
3 times a week417km (259 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€48($48)
on demand360km (224 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