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University Museum Heidelberg
Compact university museum presenting Heidelberg’s academic heritage, notable scholars, and historic collections in an important institutional setting.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Heidelberg will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 5 buses that leave Budapest for Heidelberg on Wed, Jul 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 791 km distance in an average of 17 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 20 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $113 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 40m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Heidelberg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average $126 (€104).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $209 (€172) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134 (€110). The journey takes 16h 10m versus 9h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Karat-S.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 20h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 20h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 18h27 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 18h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 17h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:57PM | Duration 22h12 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 17h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:57PM | Duration 21h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 17h27 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 21h23 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 17h12 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Heidelberg buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:15 PM Budapest | 17h50 | 11:05 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Budapest | 17h44 | 12:59 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Budapest | 16h45 | 1:15 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Budapest | 15h55 | 2:15 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budapest to Heidelberg run on average 25 times per day, taking around 16h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Compact university museum presenting Heidelberg’s academic heritage, notable scholars, and historic collections in an important institutional setting.
Museum inside the castle displaying decorative arts, furnishings, and princely culture. It adds context to the ruins and enriches a castle visit.
Art museum known for modern and contemporary exhibitions, with a respected collection and strong temporary shows near the old town.
Heidelberg’s main pedestrian street through the old town, lined with historic buildings, shops, and landmarks. Ideal for a first exploration on foot.
Historic old town of lanes, squares, churches, and baroque facades. It is the essential area for sightseeing, walking, and classic Heidelberg views.
Celebrated hillside path across the river, famous for postcard views of the old town and castle. A classic Heidelberg walk in all seasons.
Sausage stuffed into a pig's stomach with potatoes and seasonings, then sliced and fried. A beloved Palatinate specialty widely eaten around Heidelberg.
Coarse liver sausage traditionally served on bread or with potatoes. It is a classic regional comfort food in Baden and the nearby Palatinate.
A hearty stew of pork, potatoes, and vegetables, often leek and carrots. It reflects everyday home cooking in southwestern Germany.
Elegant fine dining restaurant with refined modern cuisine and polished service near Heidelberg's historic center.
Historic student tavern known for classic regional dishes and old Heidelberg atmosphere in the Altstadt.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving house beers and hearty German fare in a lively, long-established setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) -> Bismarckplatz, Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Heidelberg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Heidelberg buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Heidelberg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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