- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
19 h
Average duration
21 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
666 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to London will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 9 buses that leave Heidelberg for London on Fri, Jul 10, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 666 km distance in an average of 21 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 22 h 26 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 42m Average total duration 17h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to London:
A flight is $27 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to London costing on average $106 (€87).
A flight is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to London costing on average $194 (€160).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 17h 12m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $171 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 17h 12m versus 9h 20m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 24h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 21h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 26h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:59PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 26h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:59PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h26 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to London buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 AM Heidelberg | 21h50 | 8:10 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:59 PM Heidelberg | 26h26 | 3:25 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Heidelberg | 18h55 | 8:15 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:59 PM Heidelberg | 26h26 | 4:25 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Heidelberg | 18h55 | 9:15 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Heidelberg | 22h10 | 9:50 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
![]() | 5:20 AM Heidelberg | 23h05 | 4:25 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Heidelberg | 23h05 | 5:25 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Heidelberg to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 413 miles (666 km) distance in 18h 15m.
Distance 413 miles (666 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 18h 15m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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