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Compare train, bus, and flight for Antwerp to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $487.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $487 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Antwerp to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Antwerp to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Heidelberg:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Heidelberg costing on average $156.
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Heidelberg costing on average $487.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around $156 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$69. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 37m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Antwerp to Heidelberg
How to get from Antwerp to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 12h55 Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) 10:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 12h55 Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) 10:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH10058:25 AM 1h00 Brussels Airport 9:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport $358 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 3329 · ICE 13 · ICE 20137:40 AM 5h54 Antwerp-Central 1:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf $157 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 3329 · ICE 13 · ICE 2117:40 AM 5h31 Antwerp-Central 1:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf $186 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 3329 · ICE 13 · ICE 105 · 192737:40 AM 5h08 Antwerp-Central 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf $200 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM 10h50 Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) 8:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM 12h00 Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) 5:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM 11h25 Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) 4:00 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1706 · KL18332:45 PM 3h00 Brussels Airport 5:45 PM Stuttgart Airport $322 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1704 · KL183310:45 AM 7h00 Brussels Airport 5:45 PM Stuttgart Airport $322 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1704 · KL181910:45 AM 2h50 Brussels Airport 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport $331 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Heidelberg:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Heidelberg costing on average $156.
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Heidelberg costing on average $487.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Edelweiss Air to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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