There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues by train, bus, or car
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Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3h 54m€40–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Trier central train stationbus N36
5h 34m€26–38Drive 175 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kuescar 175 km
1h 44m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
5h 59m€40–62
Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Bernkastel-Kues. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Kues, Forum via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bernkastel-Kues is 270 km. The road distance is 175 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Bernkastel-Kues, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kues, Forum via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, and Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Trier central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Trier central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.
Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Heidelberg to Bernkastel-Kues.
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