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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
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Heidelberg will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ulm for Heidelberg on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ulm to Heidelberg:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Heidelberg costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 32m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 03:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Heidelberg buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 3h05 | 6:40 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 3h55 | 3:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 3h35 | 1:00 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ulm to Heidelberg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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