How to travel from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

Tue, Jan 21
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information between Darmstadt and Heidelberg

distanceDistance32 miles (51 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $5
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 28 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 28 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 32 miles (51 km) from Darmstadt to Heidelberg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Darmstadt to Heidelberg.

Travel options
from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
04:00PM1h15
Darmstadt, Busbahnhof, Zweifalltorweg
05:15PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain
07:54PM0h39
Darmstadt Hbf
08:33PMHeidelberg Hbf
$51One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain
07:54PM0h39
Darmstadt Hbf
08:33PMHeidelberg Hbf
$51One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
06:05PM0h50
Darmstadt, Busbahnhof, Zweifalltorweg
06:55PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$71One-way
0 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

Tue
Jan 21
Wed
Jan 22
Thu
Jan 23
Fri
Jan 24
Sat
Jan 25
Sun
Jan 26
Mon
Jan 27

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

All travel companies: Train and Bus from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

Find the best journey to Heidelberg from Darmstadt with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Darmstadt to Heidelberg. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

      FAQs: 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 Darmstadt to Heidelberg.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options between Darmstadt and Heidelberg. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Darmstadt is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Darmstadt to Heidelberg:

      Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $5 (€4).

      The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Darmstadt is by train with an average travel time of 28 min.

      Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 50 min of travel time.

      The Darmstadt to Heidelberg distance is around 32 miles (51 km).

      The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Heidelberg is:

      • 5 buses per day.
      • 2 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Heidelberg from Darmstadt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darmstadt to Heidelberg:

      • Buses mostly leave from Darmstadt Hbf and tend to arrive in Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf).
      • Trains mostly leave from Darmstadt Hbf and tend to arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Darmstadt to Heidelberg:

      • You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Darmstadt with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar, and you can find FlixBus Darmstadt to Heidelberg tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.
      • You can travel from Darmstadt to Heidelberg by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $5 (€4) with FlixTrain from Darmstadt to Heidelberg.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Darmstadt to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

      • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
      • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 2 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Darmstadt to Heidelberg.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Darmstadt to Heidelberg often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Darmstadt and Heidelberg itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Heidelberg and any of these top destinations today!

      Travelling from Darmstadt to Heidelberg: related information

      Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

      HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to HeidelbergHow to travel from Darmstadt to Heidelberg

      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.

      ios-badge
      android-badge
      Hand With Phone
      More routes, destinations and providers
      Currency
      Language

      Useful links