4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €419.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €419 Average price | €95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Heidelberg:
A train is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average €82.
A train is €386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average €419.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 12h 33m versus 8h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Heidelberg
How to get from Bologna to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus
3:00 PM 12h55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 3:55 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:00 PM 12h55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 3:55 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- AZ7398
2:45 PM 1h30 Bologna Airport 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport €329 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3458+RJ 88 · ICE 594 · ICE 16967:10 AM 10h34 Bologna Centrale 5:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf €81 1 One-way 3 transfers- Regionale 16032+RJ 88 · ICE 594 · ICE 1696
6:05 AM 11h39 Bologna Centrale 5:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf €81 1 One-way 3 transfers - Regionale TTPER 17870+RJ 88 · ICE 594 · ICE 1696
5:20 AM 12h24 Bologna Centrale 5:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf €81 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 PM 15h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:10 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof €58 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 13h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 1:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof €61 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:30 PM 15h29 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 2:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf €61 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY6111 · VY12109:10 AM 12h10 Bologna Airport 9:20 PM Stuttgart Airport €159 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1029 · AF1618+ICE 517 · S36:00 AM 7h45 Bologna Airport 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf €174 1 One-way 3 transfers- AF1029 · AF1618+ICE 107 · 19277
6:00 AM 8h48 Bologna Airport 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf €174 1 One-way 3 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Heidelberg:
A train is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average €82.
A train is €386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Heidelberg costing on average €419.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, KLM, Air France, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane.
Travelling from Bologna to Heidelberg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
