European Center (Heidelberg)
The European Center was opened in May 2014 within the historical “Student Prison” (Studentenkarzer), a popular tourist building located in the back of Heidelberg University’s Old University Building.
When you arrive at the Student Prison building, press the intercom on the first floor labeled “Kyoto University European Center” and ask for a staff member. You will see a sign with a picture of an angel at the Uni Shop, which sells Heidelberg University merchandise.
Please contact us in advance when you visit the office.
Address
Kyoto University European Center
Augustinergasse 2
69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Phone
(+49) (0)6221 54 30034
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From Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg
1. Train (approx. 1h)
Frankfurt Airport Station (Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf) – change at Mannheim Hbf – Heidelberg Hbf
Deutsche Bahn timetable
2. TLS (Transfer & Limousine Service) (reservation necessary, approx. 1h)
MEETING-POINT at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1 Hall B or Terminal 2 Hall E)for Heidelberg (Inner City).
We advise you to make a reservation at least 2 days in advance.
TLS information and reservation
Direct shuttle buses operate every 1-2 hours departing from the front of Hilton Hotel (Kurfürsten Anlage 1).
From Heidelberg Central Station to Heidelberg University and Kyoto University European Center
Public Transport
・Heidelberg Main Station: Tram No. 5 (Platform Steig B → Bismarckplatz, approx. 10 mins)
・Bismarckplatz: Bus No. 29 or Bus No. 33 (both Platform Steig C → Universitätsplatz, approx. 10 mins)
・Alternative: Walk trough “Hauptstraße” (Main Street) (approx. 15 mins [Video guide])
・The destination is announced as “University Square” (Universitätsplatz)
・2-mins walk from bus stop “Universitätsplatz” to the Student Prison (Studentenkarzer)