I am travelling by train from Heidelberg to Dusseldorf could anybody please tell me the best route to take. Also how long does it take by train would I be best breaking my journey up and spending a day in a town along the way.
Any help would be gratefully received
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The shortest and the most scenic route is along the Rhine.
DB timetable
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en
From: Heidelberg
To: Duesseldorf
Via: Koblenz
Most interesting is the Upper Middle Rhine Valley between Bingen and Koblenz.
http://www.welterbe-mittelrheintal.de
A normal ticket for this distance is valid 2 days, thus a stopover for one night en route is covered.
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Hi Abalada
Thank you for your help it looks so lovely on the website you sent me I think I will stay in Koblenz I have looked on the Bahn website and it says it takes 7 hours from Dusseldorf to Koblenz is this right it seems a long time to get there.
Thank you again for your help
Brenda
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Sorry it can´t be.
Are you looking at the right Koblenz? there is a small town called Koblenz in Switzerland as well.
Try again.
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Hi Again
Sorry did make a mistake it takes about a 1hour 30 mins so that is great and then about a hour and half to Dusseldorf thanks again
Brenda
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We too decided to take the train around from Heidelberg to Zell and onto Trier then back, this past summer. What an education.
Keep in mind that the trains are usually late. That means you will miss your connections, having to wait for later trains. You may also end of having to take locals because that it what is next. It turns into a LONG trip.
Whenever possible, pay extra and get on the express train.
Or be prepared and have EXTRA time!
Best,
AiH
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Hi AiH
Thank you for letting me know about the trains I will make sure I allow myself plenty of time and buy a ticket to enable me to get the express trains. Which places did you enjoy visiting most? I am going to stay in Heidelberg for four days and have day trips to see the surrounding places but not too sure where to visit any advice would be welcome.
Thank you again
Brenda
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Heidelberg has so many beautiful vistas, it is a pleasure to simply walk around. You should of course see the castle %26quot;Schloss%26quot;, hiking up or taking the funicular. But definitely walk down the streets once you are finished to see the neighborhood. It is a bit of a hike up but if you do walk up, follow the steps with signs telling you where to go. It is easy to get lost on the winding streets going up (down is not so bad). Also, take a little snack from one of the bakeries below up with you and you can spend time in the garden areas overlooking the river. I%26#39;m not so sure seeing the museum is really worth it though.
If you like, rent a bike as this is a great way to see all the neighborhoods. There are a # of bike shops around, not sure which ones rent. One of the biggest is Heidel-bike on Rohrbacher Str. in the Weststadt.
Depending on your food tastes, the lunch at Fullhorn, the city%26#39;s biggest natural food market, is a big hit. One of the only places to get interesting veggies. Get there by noon as food runs out and is done for the day!
Stay around the Neckar River, the prettiest area. The Altstadt is OK - full of tourists. You can also take a boat ride on the river.
Our favorite day trip was to an ancient town called Speyer, about 25km from HD. Wikipedia for more info. We drove but there is a train or bus. So pretty and great store for interesting eye glasses.
Hope this helps -
AiH
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%26quot;Keep in mind that the trains are usually late. That means you will miss your connections, having to wait for later trains.%26quot;
The last 3 years we have traveled in Germany by trains and have not missed a connection yet. Maybe there is something unusual about this route?
We are cheapskates and rarely take express trains. There are cases where local trains take significantly longer but it is best to check that rather than assume:
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en
Change %26quot;Means of transport%26quot; to %26quot;only local transport%26quot; for local/regional trains and better prices.
Regards, Gary
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%26quot;Keep in mind that the trains are usually late. That means you will miss your connections, having to wait for later trains.%26quot;
It%26#39;s been a couple of years since I%26#39;ve seen statistics on this. There were a few areas of Germany where over half the trains of a particular type were late. Other areas had much better records. Of course, if you are traveling when they are doing work on the tracks, most trains on that track will be delayed. Then there is the matter of strikes, which are usually highly selective targeting a certain type of service in a fairly limited area. I%26#39;ve never had my travel plans significantly affected by train delays in Germany, but know a few people that were severely affected (missing last connecting train of day). And my wife commuting by S-bahn, has significant problems several times a year.
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This past July, when we were waiting for a train to take us to Frankfurt airport (our first and only time to go by train, out of many times), our German friend told me, of course the train is late, they are always late! So it wasn%26#39;t just that one trip from Trier to Heidelberg that was a fluke - at least in Baden-Wurttemburg. Luckily, we made it to the airport in plenty of time - only to have our flight canceled because of a Lufthansa strike....not much luck on that trip!
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