How to travel from Rome to Heidelberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €248.

Distance: 550 miles (886 km)

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from Rome to Heidelberg

How to get from Rome to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rome to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:00PM20h45
Rome
03:45PMHeidelberg
$781One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:00PM20h45
Rome
03:45PMHeidelberg
$781One-way
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03:00PM19h05
Rome
10:05AMHeidelberg
$891One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:00PM20h05
Rome
02:05PMHeidelberg
$1281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Heidelberg.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Heidelberg: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Rome is by taking a flight, which costs on average $42 (€38).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Heidelberg:

Taking a flight costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€41) for the same trip.

A flight is $267 (€241) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Heidelberg costing on average $309 (€279).

The fastest way from Rome to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Heidelberg that take longer:

Bus takes 18 h 35 min on average.

Getting to Heidelberg by train takes 10 h 33 min on average.

The distance is approximately 549 miles (885 km) from Rome to Heidelberg.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Heidelberg is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rome to Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Heidelberg:

    • You can travel between Rome and Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $46 (€41) with FlixBus from Rome to Heidelberg.
    • You can travel from Rome to Heidelberg by flight with Eurowings, Alitalia, Lufthansa or Ryanair. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with Ryanair from Rome to Heidelberg.
    • You can take a train from Rome to Heidelberg with Frecciarossa. Cheap tickets can be found for $309 (€279) with Frecciarossa from Rome to Heidelberg.

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

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Direct services by plane with.
    • Take a direct train 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 Rome.

    Looking to extend your trip from Rome to Heidelberg? Many Omio customers who go from Rome to Heidelberg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. If you're looking to explore Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart from Heidelberg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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