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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Heidelberg:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Heidelberg costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Heidelberg
How to get from Dortmund to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 PM5h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 PM5h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 915 · S38:10 AM3h06Dortmund Hbf11:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 2178:40 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf12:04 PMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain · FlixTrain9:30 AM11h28Dortmund Hbf8:58 PMHeidelberg Hbf$371One-way1 transfer- 26412 · 17411 · ICE 20139:09 AM4h25Dortmund Hbf1:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:05 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Heidelberg:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Heidelberg costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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