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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€56 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aachen to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aachen to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Heidelberg.
You can get from Aachen to Heidelberg 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Heidelberg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Aachen to Heidelberg costing on average $22 (€19).
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Aachen is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Aachen to Heidelberg is approximately 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Heidelberg is:
- 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Aachen to Heidelberg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Heidelberg:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aachen to Heidelberg:
- You can travel by bus from Aachen to Heidelberg with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Aachen to Heidelberg tickets for $22 (€19) on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Heidelberg from Aachen with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Aachen to Heidelberg tickets for $18 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Heidelberg from Aachen.
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