How to travel from Paris to Heidelberg

Travel from Paris, France to Heidelberg, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Heidelberg from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Heidelberg, Germany from Paris?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Heidelberg, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 9/25/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Heidelberg closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Paris from Heidelberg restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from Heidelberg?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 9/25/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Heidelberg closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Paris to Heidelberg. You can take a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€26).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Heidelberg:

A bus is generally $76 (€61) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $109 (€87) from Paris to Heidelberg.

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Heidelberg costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way from Paris to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Heidelberg that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Heidelberg by bus can take on average 6 h 30 min.

In comparison, getting to Heidelberg by train can take on average 3 h 26 min.

You should expect to travel around 288 miles (465 km) between Paris and Heidelberg.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Heidelberg is:

• 5 trains per day.

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

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

• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Heidelberg, HD Hauptbahnhof Ost.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

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:

• HOP! Can take you to Heidelberg by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for HOP! From Paris to Heidelberg for $109 (€87).
• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Paris to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $33 (€26).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Paris to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $57 (€46).

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

• You'll find 5 direct trains per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Heidelberg from Paris.

Before traveling from Paris to Heidelberg, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket is costing on average $109 (€87) one way for this route.
• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $33 (€26) one way.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $57 (€46) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Paris to Heidelberg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.