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Kurpfälzisches Museum
Heidelberg’s main city museum with archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and regional history in a historic palace on Hauptstraße.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
32 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Heidelberg on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 40 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 Karlsruhe to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Karlsruhe to Heidelberg:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (37m by bus vs 48m by car) and save roughly $0.06 (€0.05) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $11 (€9)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 12:59AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:54AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:04PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:49PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:24PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:54PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Heidelberg buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:45 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 6:29 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 6:39 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 8:09 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 10:39 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 11:19 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 12:04 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 1:49 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 2:49 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Karlsruhe | 0h49 | 3:34 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Karlsruhe | 0h49 | 4:24 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 9:29 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 9:54 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Karlsruhe | 0h44 | 10:34 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 20:21. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 8:21 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Heidelberg’s main city museum with archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and regional history in a historic palace on Hauptstraße.
Specialized museum inside Heidelberg Castle presenting the history of pharmacy, medicine jars, laboratories, and historic remedies.
Modern anatomy museum with plastinated human specimens, focused on health, the body, and medical education.
Heidelberg’s old town is the city’s essential walking area, packed with historic streets, churches, shops, and classic views.
Famous hillside path with sweeping views over Heidelberg, the river, and the castle; especially popular for photos.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, ideal for strolling through the heart of the old town.
A regional Palatinate specialty near Heidelberg made from pork, potatoes and spices stuffed into a stomach casing, then sliced and pan-fried. It is one of the best-known traditional dishes of the area
Large Swabian stuffed pasta pockets often filled with minced meat, spinach, onions and herbs, commonly served in broth or fried. They are widely eaten in Baden-Württemberg, including Heidelberg
Soft egg noodles typical of southern Germany, often served as a side with gravies or prepared as Käsespätzle with cheese and fried onions. A staple comfort food in the region
Long-established fine dining restaurant in nearby Heidelberg-Handschuhsheim, respected for refined cuisine and formal service in an elegant historic setting
Historic, well-known Old Town restaurant serving hearty regional German dishes in a lively, rustic setting. Popular for schnitzel, sausages and traditional atmosphere
One of Heidelberg’s most famous traditional inns, known for classic German cooking, historic interiors and a long-standing student and visitor following
Moderate by German standards. Student spots are affordable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up for cafés and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service. Tip in cash or tell the server the total amount when paying.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Heidelberg buses use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Heidelberg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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