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4.6Travel Information from Dortmund to Heidelberg
 Distance | 154 miles (249 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $20 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€13) • 5 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 3 h 59 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 154 miles (249 km) to Heidelberg from Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Heidelberg.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Heidelberg.
There are 2 ways to get from Dortmund to Heidelberg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Dortmund is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Dortmund to Heidelberg:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Dortmund is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 5 min.
The distance is approximately 154 miles (249 km) from Dortmund to Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Heidelberg is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dortmund and Heidelberg 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 Dortmund to Heidelberg:
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains from Dortmund to Heidelberg most often leave from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Heidelberg:
- You can take a bus from Dortmund to Heidelberg with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Heidelberg.
- You can take a train from Dortmund to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Heidelberg.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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 Dortmund to Heidelberg.
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