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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m 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 $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $122 (€97).
A bus is $254 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $310 (€247).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
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.
50345 · 305125:35 PM9h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:50 AMHeidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf)$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50345 · 305125:35 PM9h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:50 AMHeidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf)$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH10058:30 AM1h00Brussels Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 13 · ICE 2118:25 AM4h46Brussels-Midi1:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
ICE 13 · IC 20138:25 AM5h09Brussels-Midi1:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf$1821One-way1 transfer
ICE 13 · ICE 105 · 192738:25 AM4h23Brussels-Midi12:48 PMHeidelberg Hbf$1881One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM10h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$691One-way1 transfer
KL1702 · KL1817+
ICE 15 · ICE 15778:05 AM6h36Brussels Airport2:41 PMHeidelberg Hbf$3811One-way3 transfers
KL1700 · KL1817+
ICE 15 · ICE 15776:20 AM8h21Brussels Airport2:41 PMHeidelberg Hbf$3811One-way3 transfers
KL1700 · KL1815+
ICE 15 · ICE 15776:20 AM8h21Brussels Airport2:41 PMHeidelberg Hbf$3811One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heidelberg:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $122 (€97).
A bus is $254 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Heidelberg costing on average $310 (€247).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 47 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 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord 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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