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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bamberg to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $1 (€0.95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Heidelberg costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 8 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
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