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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bielefeld to Heidelberg:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Heidelberg costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
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How to get from Bielefeld to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:23 PM10h57Bielefeld12:20 AMHeidelberg$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:23 PM10h57Bielefeld12:20 AMHeidelberg$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:23 AM10h42Bielefeld9:05 PMHeidelberg$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:23 PM10h57Bielefeld1:20 AMHeidelberg$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Heidelberg:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Heidelberg costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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