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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Rastatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 70 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Rastatt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rastatt from Heidelberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Rastatt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rastatt are Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Freiburg im Breisgau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rastatt on Omio.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Baden-Baden is a spa town on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its thermal baths and elegant Belle Époque character. Historic bathhouses, the Kurhaus and the leafy Lichtentaler Allee give it a calm, cultured feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Rastatt as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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