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 bus with an average price of €94.

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

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Rome costing on average €408.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 19m.

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

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Rome is:

• Around 103 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses 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 KLM, ITA, Lufthansa, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Qatar Airways, Croatia Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, easyJet, Swiss, AJet, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Rome by flight.

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

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

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.