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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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€55 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Heidelberg.
There are 3 travel options to Heidelberg from Berlin. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Heidelberg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
A train is $38 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Heidelberg costing on average $55 (€50).
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 30 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 56 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 296 miles (478 km) from Berlin to Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Heidelberg is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Berlin and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Heidelberg:
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly leave from Berlin Hbf and tend to arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Heidelberg:
- FlixBus can get you to Heidelberg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Berlin to Heidelberg for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- Lufthansa, Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can get you to Heidelberg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Berlin to Heidelberg for $55 (€50) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Berlin to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to Heidelberg with FlixBus.
- You can find 18 direct flights per day to Heidelberg with Lufthansa or Eurowings.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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