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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $168 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Heilbronn:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Heilbronn costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $119 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Heilbronn costing on average $168 (€134).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Heilbronn
How to get from Berlin to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:05 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:20 AM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:05 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DE409411:45 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FlixBus8:04 AM8h21Berlin Südkreuz station4:25 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$671One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus7:57 AM8h28Berlin Hbf4:25 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$671One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus10:04 AM8h46Berlin Südkreuz station6:50 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM10h35Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:55 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM10h35Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM10h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$641One-way1 transfer
DE40748:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
DE40864:55 PM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
LH17910:45 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:55 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Heilbronn:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Heilbronn costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $119 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Heilbronn costing on average $168 (€134).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Heilbronn by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 18 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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