How to travel from Paris to Heidelberg

There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Heidelberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of €41.

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

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Heidelberg costing on average €104.

A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Heidelberg costing on average €423.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 26m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from Paris to Heidelberg is approximately 288 miles (465 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Heidelberg is:

• Around 80 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Heidelberg by flight.
• Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Heidelberg by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst.
• 0 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Omio customers who travel from Paris to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Strasbourg, Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Heidelberg, you can visit the historic Heidelberg Castle for panoramic views, stroll along the Old Bridge for picturesque scenery, and take a scenic walk on the Philosopher's Walk. Explore Hauptstrasse, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, and discover Heidelberg University. The Church of the Holy Spirit offers Gothic architecture in the Old Town. Enjoy a family-friendly day at Heidelberg Zoo or learn about pharmacy history at the German Pharmacy Museum within the castle. A boat tour on the Neckar River provides unique city views, and nearby Baden region offers delightful wine tasting tours.

For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Heidelberg allows you to explore the historic Heidelberg Castle, stroll along the Philosopher's Walk, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Town.