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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Heidelberg 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 train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Brussels to Heidelberg:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $124 (€101).
A bus is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $312 (€256).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Heidelberg
How to get from Brussels to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM10h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM10h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN26177:30 PM1h05Brussels Airport8:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4011One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1113 · ICE 929 · ICE 1099+
245313:25 PM5h46Brussels-Midi9:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$711One-way3 transfers
ICE 317 · ICE 1640 · 192514:22 PM5h34Brussels-Midi9:56 PMHeidelberg Hbf$791One-way2 transfers
ICE 19 · ICE 205 · S36:25 PM4h27Brussels-Midi10:52 PMHeidelberg Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
1680 · 305123:30 PM11h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:50 AMHeidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf)$1211One-way1 transfer
KL1706+
KL18213:10 PM2h50Brussels Airport6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
KL1702 · KL18178:05 AM3h00Brussels Airport11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
KL1704+
KL181910:25 AM3h10Brussels Airport1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heidelberg:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $124 (€101).
A bus is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $312 (€256).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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