How to travel from Bologna to Heidelberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €65.

Distance: 361 miles (582 km)

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€113

Average price

€70

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€174

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9h 32m

Average total duration

9h 2m

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30m

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12h 49m

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12h 19m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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from Bologna to Heidelberg

How to get from Bologna to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:45PM14h00
Bologna
09:45AMHeidelberg
$721One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:45PM14h00
Bologna
09:45AMHeidelberg
$721One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:00PM12h55
Bologna
01:55AMHeidelberg
$851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:00AM13h35
Bologna
02:35PMHeidelberg
$791One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:10AM15h25
Bologna
07:35PMHeidelberg
$1161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Heidelberg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Heidelberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Heidelberg is a train with an average price of $50 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Heidelberg:

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average $58 (€46).

A train is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average $82 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 12h 55m.

The distance from Bologna to Heidelberg is approximately 361 miles (582 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Heidelberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Heidelberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Heidelberg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Heidelberg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Heidelberg:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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