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Compare bus, flight, and train for Barcelona to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $258.
Distance: 637 miles (1026 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Heidelberg:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Heidelberg costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Heidelberg costing on average $278 (€224).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Heidelberg
How to get from Barcelona to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:20 PM19h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:00 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:20 PM19h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:00 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW25218:55 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55 AMStuttgart Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus5:45 PM20h15Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants2:00 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$811One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain9:45 AM25h11Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:56 AMHeidelberg Hbf$1021One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM23h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants9:35 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$1031One-way2 transfers
FR 99257:50 PM2h10Barcelona El Prat Airport10:00 PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport$971One-way0 transfers
VY18663:35 PM2h05Barcelona El Prat Airport5:40 PMStuttgart Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
EW25238:50 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport10:50 PMStuttgart Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Heidelberg:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Heidelberg costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Heidelberg costing on average $278 (€224).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
- Around 99 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Renfe Viajeros to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 12 direct flights per day with Vueling, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair.
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