How to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $170.

Distance: 263 miles (424 km)

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Flight

$99

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$296

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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11h 16m

Average total duration

10h 46m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Amsterdam to Heidelberg

How to get from Amsterdam to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM8h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM8h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1819
12:35PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · S3
08:31AM4h45
Amsterdam Centraal
01:16PMHeidelberg Hbf
$1251One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · 15323
10:31AM6h01
Amsterdam Centraal
04:32PMHeidelberg Hbf
$1251One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · S3
10:36AM4h40
Amsterdam Zuid
03:16PMHeidelberg Hbf
$1251One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:50PM7h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
04:00AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM10h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:20AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:45AM10h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:45AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$581One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1817+Deutsche BahnICE 225 · S3
09:55AM3h21
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:16PMHeidelberg Hbf
$3121One-way
2 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1817+Deutsche BahnICE 517 · S3
09:55AM3h50
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:45PMHeidelberg Hbf
$3151One-way
2 transfers
German AirwaysKL1815+Deutsche BahnICE 225 · S3
08:25AM4h51
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:16PMHeidelberg Hbf
$3121One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Heidelberg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Heidelberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heidelberg costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Heidelberg costing on average $170 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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 train, bus, 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 Eurowings , Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM to go to Heidelberg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Heidelberg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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