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 bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $308.

Distance: 550 miles (886 km)

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$117

Average price

$100

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$308

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4h 56m

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1h 56m

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18h 42m

Average total duration

18h 12m

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30m

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10h 57m

Average total duration

10h 27m

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30m

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2.7 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Rome to Heidelberg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM18h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
04:35PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50PM21h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:35PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$771One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW2885
02:45PM1h40
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
04:25PMStuttgart Airport
$1381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM21h00
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:10AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
02:45PM20h11
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
10:56AMHeidelberg Hbf
$841One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM20h10
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
01:10PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$941One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH231
09:40AM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
11:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2721One-way
0 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 9733
01:10PM2h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
03:10PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
$2611One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH243
07:05AM1h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
09:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2721One-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 options to travel between Rome and Heidelberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Heidelberg is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A flight is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Heidelberg costing on average $53 (€42).

A flight is $277 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Heidelberg costing on average $308 (€245).

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

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 33m.

Bus takes on average 18h 20m.

The distance from Rome to Heidelberg is approximately 550 miles (886 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 110 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Heidelberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Itabus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Heidelberg by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Eurowings , Lufthansa, ITA, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta to go to Heidelberg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Heidelberg:
  • 13 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, ITA, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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