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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 an average ticket price of CHF29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF29, while a train costs an average of CHF81.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF81 Average price | CHF29 Average price Cheapest | CHF47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m 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 CHF51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Heidelberg costing on average CHF81.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around CHF81 compared to roughly CHF47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-33.79. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, HauptbahnhofCHF221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 PM5h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:20 AMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 515 · S38:36 AM3h08Dortmund Hbf11:44 AMHeidelberg HbfCHF1421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 24405:36 PM3h58Dortmund Hbf9:34 PMHeidelberg HbfCHF701One-way0 transfers
- 26727 · ICE 997 · ICE 695 · S35:39 PM5h13Dortmund Hbf10:52 PMHeidelberg HbfCHF891One-way3 transfers
- ICE 515 · ICE 27 · ICE 211+
245158:36 AM4h35Dortmund Hbf1:11 PMHeidelberg HbfCHF1031One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus5:10 AM5h30Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:40 AMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM6h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:15 PMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF431One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:26 PM6h49Dortmund Hbf7:15 PMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Heidelberg:
A bus is CHF51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Heidelberg costing on average CHF81.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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