Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

Kč466

Average ticket price on Sep 18

Kč1253

Fastest journey on Sep 18

2 h 19 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

2 h 40 m

Trains on Sep 18

10

Distance

186 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around Kč1253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč466.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Deutsche Bahn33609 · ICE 921 · 4751 · 4144
    4:27 AM3h34
    Bonn Hbf
    8:01 AMHeidelberg Hbf
    4661One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    12:15 AM3h23
    Bonn Hbf
    3:38 AMHeidelberg Hbf
    5181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · 29697 · S6
    4:12 AM3h32
    Bonn Hbf
    7:44 AMHeidelberg Hbf
    6471One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 1093+Hessische Landesbahn24511
    8:14 AM2h57
    Bonn Hbf
    11:11 AMHeidelberg Hbf
    11141One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn25402 · ICE 827 · ICE 1699
    2:33 AM3h40
    Bonn Hbf
    6:13 AMHeidelberg Hbf
    12431One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč544 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč544, while a train costs an average of Kč2013.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

Kč2013

Average price

Kč544

Average price

Cheapest

Kč898

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is a bus with an average price of Kč544.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf:

A bus is Kč1469 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf costing on average Kč2013.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč2013 compared to roughly Kč898 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-1114.82. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn28508 · ICE 103 · 192698:04 AM Bonn Hbf
2h44
10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 1513 · ICE 103 · 192698:07 AM Bonn Hbf
2h41
10:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 1093+Hessische Landesbahn24511
On time
8:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h57
11:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn33600 · ICE 915 · S38:32 AM Bonn Hbf
2h44
11:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 · S38:57 AM Bonn Hbf
2h19
11:16 AM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · S32:57 PM Bonn Hbf
2h19
5:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2046
On time
3:14 PM Bonn Hbf
2h20
5:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 723 · ICE 611 · S33:27 PM Bonn Hbf
2h18
5:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 723 · 153273:27 PM Bonn Hbf
3h05
6:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28524 · ICE 201 · 192454:04 PM Bonn Hbf
2h44
6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 1611 · ICE 201 · 192454:07 PM Bonn Hbf
2h41
6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 1097+Hessische Landesbahn24527
On time
4:14 PM Bonn Hbf
2h57
7:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17354 · ICE 1013 · S24:54 PM Bonn Hbf
2h29
7:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 · S24:57 PM Bonn Hbf
2h26
7:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2048
On time
5:14 PM Bonn Hbf
2h20
7:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 727 · ICE 613 · S35:27 PM Bonn Hbf
2h18
7:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 727 · 153315:27 PM Bonn Hbf
3h05
8:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28528 · ICE 203 · 192496:04 PM Bonn Hbf
2h45
8:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 1613 · ICE 203 · 192496:07 PM Bonn Hbf
2h42
8:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf3 transfers
Friday, September 18
Deutsche Bahn25402 · ICE 827 · ICE 1699
On time
2:33 AM Bonn Hbf
3h40
6:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf

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Trains from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč544 but you can travel from only Kč349 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:27, the last at 07:14. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 1h 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from Kč349
Distance
115 miles (186 km)
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
Kč544
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 52m
First train
2:27 AM
Last train
7:14 AM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from Kč349

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Intercity from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Intercity trains will get you between Bonn Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf from Kč349. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
Kč544
Deutsche Bahn frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Intercity Price
Kč1036
Intercity frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at Kč544, while the average price is around Kč2013.
The train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf takes 1h 52m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf leaves at 5:14 AM.
The distance by train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is 115 miles (186 km).
The last train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf leaves at 7:14 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around Kč349.
The train journey from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it travels along the Rhine River, passing charming towns, vineyards, and historic castles, making it a picturesque route.
A day trip from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 52m. There are 8 train trips per day covering a distance of 115 miles (186 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.
Since both Bonn Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Heidelberg Hbf include Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Darmstadt.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf

Most Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains use the Bonn Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bonn Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bonn
Arrival train stations in Heidelberg
Bonn HbfBonn Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 53111 BonnWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bonn Hbf from Bonn city centre

Bus611, 610 · 4m · every ~11 min
Tram66 · 3m
Subway62, 61 · 4m · every ~26 min

Bonn Hbf train station facilities and services

Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.

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