How to get to Heidelberg from Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Heidelberg including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Heidelberg is a coach with an average price of £28.

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

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Heidelberg costing on average £65.

A coach is £515 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Heidelberg costing on average £543.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

Coach takes on average 5h 38m.

The Zurich to Heidelberg distance is approximately 227 km.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Heidelberg is:

• Around 29 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 coaches per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Heidelberg by coach.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air to go to Heidelberg by flight.

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

• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
• 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Strasbourg, Munich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Zurich to Heidelberg, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Heidelberg, you can visit the historic Heidelberg Castle for panoramic views and explore the German Pharmacy Museum within its grounds. Stroll down the vibrant Hauptstrasse, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets. Take a boat tour on the Neckar River for scenic views, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Baden vineyards. Don't miss the iconic Old Bridge and a walk along the Philosopher's Walk for stunning vistas. Experience the city's academic heritage at Heidelberg University and visit the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit in the Old Town. The family-friendly Heidelberg Zoo is also worth a visit.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Heidelberg allows visitors to explore the Old Town, visit Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy the Philosopher's Walk, providing a well-rounded experience of the city's main attractions.