How to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Heidelberg including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $53.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heidelberg:

A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heidelberg costing on average $115.

A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Heidelberg costing on average $508.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 50m.

Bus takes on average 9h 32m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is approximately 263 miles (424 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is:

• Around 50 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Heidelberg:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Heidelberg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, TAP Portugal, CitizenPlane, Egypt Air, Cityjet, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Heidelberg by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Strasbourg, Munich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Heidelberg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Heidelberg, you can visit the historic Heidelberg Castle for panoramic views, stroll along the Old Bridge for picturesque scenery, and take a scenic walk on the Philosopher's Walk. Explore Hauptstrasse, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, and discover Heidelberg University. The Church of the Holy Spirit offers Gothic architecture in the Old Town. Enjoy a family-friendly day at Heidelberg Zoo or learn about pharmacy history at the German Pharmacy Museum within the castle. A boat tour on the Neckar River provides unique city views, and nearby Baden region offers delightful wine tasting tours.

For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Heidelberg allows you to explore the historic Heidelberg Castle, stroll along the Philosopher's Walk, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Town.