bus and tram

the most common way to get from here to there in the city

Bismarckplatz

Buses and trams (Strassenbahn or Stadtbahn) are the main form of transportation in Heidelberg, with the center hub at Bismarktplatz in the Altstadt. Individual tickets are available, but there are many special passes that make it much more affordable and efficient to get around. Individual tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or with the driver, and passes can be purchased at the ticket counters. Maps of each bus and tram route can be found at every stop.

The Rhine-Neckar transportation website, http://www.vrn.de, while only in German, does offer a trip planner in English. There is also a regional map as well as a city map of the bus and tram lines.

Special ticket fares:
Ticket 24: €5 – 12. Valid for one 24-hour period, Monday – Friday, or on the weekends, good from Saturday to 3am the next workday. Price depends on the travel area.

Ticket 24 PLUS: €8 – 17.50. Same as the Ticket 24, but may be used by up to 5 people. Price depends on the travel area.

3-tages-Karte (3 day ticket): €12 – 30. Good for three consecutive days. Price depends on the travel area.

Wochenkarte (Week ticket): € 16.50 - 21.50. Valid from Monday to Monday. Price depends on the travel area.

Special Services:

Moonliner Buses at night
Every Friday night to Sunday night, as well as the eve of public holidays, you can take a Moonliner bus from Bismarktplatz to every district in Heidelberg. The buses run on the hour between 1:00am and 4:00am. Along with the designated stops, you can also tell the driver if you want to be let off somewhere else along the way.