By Plane -- The nearest major airport is Frankfurt, with a direct bus link to Heidelberg. The shuttle bus between Frankfurt and Heidelberg costs 20€ per person. Call [tel] 0621/651620 or visit www.ics-logistik.de for shuttle information.

By Train -- Heidelberg’s Hauptbahnhof is a major railroad station, lying on the Mannheim line, with frequent service to both regional towns and major cities. From Frankfurt, 26 direct trains arrive per day (trip time: 1 hr.); travel time to and from Munich is about 3 1/2 hours. For information, call [tel] 01805/996633 or visit www.bahn.de.

By Bus -- Regional bus service is provided by BRN Busverkehr Rhein-Neckar at Heidelberg ([tel] 06221/60620; www.brn.de).

By Car -- Motorists should take the A5 Autobahn from the north or south.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.