Arrived here for a train transfer. The surrounding area has various constructions. There were…read moremultiple colored lines on the ground. The path to the travel service center was in blue. There were ten service counters to be five on each side. There were also bank counters and the Sixt rental car counter. The restrooms were only for DB Lounge patrons.

CONSTRUCTION GOING ON SO GETTING TO S BAHN A PAIN…read more================================================= My husband and I took one of the regional trains from Munich to Stuttgart on Monday, April 20, 2026 and this train station was a bit chaotic. We planned to take the S Bahn to the Porscheplatz from there, but there were so many detours and people to wade through. We ended up just breaking down and taking an expensive taxi. On the way back we were able to take the S Bahn which saved us a lot of money. Give yourself plenty of time when dealing with this train station.

Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof is a central hub in one of Germany's most picturesque cities, and I love…read morehow low-key this smaller-scale train station is. It's not overwhelming but seems to always be bustling with travelers, and it surprisingly can be a bit difficult to navigate (especially if you're in a hurry or late to catch a train -- so allow some extra time)! The station is modern and a bit cold except for the really rad piece of modern artwork hanging in the main lobby. It's worth a stop to admire and to snap a quick photo if you have the time. There are a handful of places to grab food and drinks for your train ride, and there is plenty of seating if you have to wait for your platform. Stairs are plentiful, but there are elevators to the platforms that are nice if you are traveling with a bunch of bags or require ADA assistance. The exterior architecture is cold and boring, as is the case with most stations across Germany. I was surprised at how many bicycles were parked out front, it totally looked like Amsterdam with all the bikes! Since this is a University town, I guess it shouldn't be much of a surprise that getting around on two wheels would be a very popular mode of transport. It's pretty easy to get to several hotels nearby, but the the historic Altstadt (Old Town) may technically be within walking distance (it's a good 35 to 40 minute walk), but I wouldn't venture that far with luggage. There's a very clean, safe, and efficient local tram that will take you most places in the city for a few Euros, and it runs directly to and from the station. The station operates as a regional hub, so it's easy to connect to most places throughout the country. There are regional and long-distance routes that run here, including Deutsche Bahn's ICE services and other high speed access to cities like Mannheim, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Stuttgart.

Another good experience on the Train. Clean station and plenty of food. Bathroom is clean and a fee…read moreof 1 euro. Pee on the train it's free.

If you go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, very famous tourist site by train, this station is main…read moregate. From here to the old historic city center, Marktplatz square, it take a maximum of 10 minutes for you to reach at the old historic city in Rothenburg on your foot. There are several coin-operated lockers in this station. So, if you feel so heavy of your bag, you had better leave your bag in the lockers, and can easily get on sightseeing on the rural and peace old city of Rothenburg. I forgot the price of the lockers. In my case, I didn't use it because I left my suitcases in the hotel where I stayed. If you're coming from a larger city like Frankfurt or Munich, you'll likely have to make several train changes. Alternatively, you can buy your train ticket to the Ansbach station and take a bus 16 kilometers to Rothenburg.

Was under construction when I passed through, so it felt confusing. Still, it's in a great spot…read moreright near the far end of the zoo to be able to get into downtown. Hungry? Go for something local. I got an amazing sandwich for €4,30 at one of the shops in the Bahnhof. Parking was reasonable outside for €1 per half hour. Free Wi-Fi on a public network once you're within the building.

We were treated to an old steam coal fired locomotive while we transferred from Karlsruhe HBF to…read moreour next destination. It was throwing up a ton of pollution inside the station, but that was ok! Folks marveled at the relic, which was a glimpse of history juxtaposed to ICE or TGVs is very breathtaking. Give it another 100 years and perhaps everything will look like the Jetsons on maglevs.