How to travel from Heidelberg to Rome

There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Rome including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Rome is a flight with an average price of CHF80.

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Rome:

A flight is CHF0.18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Rome costing on average CHF80.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 39m.

Bus takes on average 17h 34m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Rome is approximately 550 miles (886 km).

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Rome is:

• Around 109 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA, easyJet to go to Rome by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Heidelberg to Rome:

• 16 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, ITA, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.