How to travel from Vienna to Heidelberg

International travel from Vienna, Austria to Heidelberg, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Austria?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Heidelberg if traveling from Vienna?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Heidelberg, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/24/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Vienna to Heidelberg.

The current restriction level for returning to Vienna, Austria from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Vienna, Austria from Heidelberg, Germany?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Vienna from Heidelberg?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Vienna from Heidelberg here.

There are 4 ways to travel to Heidelberg from Vienna including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Heidelberg is by taking a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:

Taking a bus is usually $130 (€113) less than taking a flight to Heidelberg, which costs on average $147 (€128) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $29 (€25) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $46 (€40) from Vienna to Heidelberg.

The fastest way from Vienna to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

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

In comparison, going by bus can take 13 h 20 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 7 h 19 min.

Heidelberg is approximately 358 miles (577 km) away from Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Heidelberg is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 6 trains a day.

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

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

• Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf).
• Trains mostly depart from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

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

• Travel with Austrian Airlines for flights to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Austrian Airlines Vienna to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $147 (€128).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Vienna to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $46 (€40).

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus with 1 direct bus per day.

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 from Vienna to Heidelberg.

When planning your trip from Vienna to Heidelberg, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $17 (€15) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost $147 (€128) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $46 (€40) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Vienna to Heidelberg online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.