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Compare train and bus for Bamberg to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Heidelberg costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.69 (€-31.44). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 51m 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.
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How to get from Bamberg to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 AM6h10Bamberg4:45 PMHeidelberg$311One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM6h10Bamberg4:45 PMHeidelberg$311One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM6h10Bamberg4:45 PMHeidelberg$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Heidelberg costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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