How to travel from Bonn to Heidelberg

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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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$48

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$23

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3h 5m

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2h 35m

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Bonn to Heidelberg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM4h15
Bonn, Museumsmeile
01:00PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:05PM3h10
Bonn, Museumsmeile
07:15PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 621 · ICE 515 · S3
09:27AM2h17
Bonn Hbf
11:44AMHeidelberg Hbf
$1221One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1940
08:38AM2h56
Bonn Hbf
11:34AMHeidelberg Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28507+VIAS Rail GmbH25013+Deutsche BahnICE 2511
08:56AM4h15
Bonn Hbf
01:11PMHeidelberg Hbf
$521One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10608 · ICE 915 · S3
08:47AM2h29
Bonn-Beuel station
11:16AMHeidelberg Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15AM3h55
Bonn, Museumsmeile
03:10PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Heidelberg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Heidelberg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Heidelberg costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Bonn to Heidelberg is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Heidelberg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH to go to Heidelberg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bonn to Heidelberg:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn 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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