How to travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Heilbronn

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €362.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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€362

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€112

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€53

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3h 49m

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4h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn:

A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn costing on average €112.

A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 7m sooner (1h 49m by flight vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €362 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn

How to get from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM11h45
    Düsseldorf
    2:30 AMHeilbronn
    291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM11h45
    Düsseldorf
    2:30 AMHeilbronn
    291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:30 PM8h25
    Düsseldorf
    7:55 AMHeilbronn
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:40 PM11h50
    Düsseldorf
    3:30 AMHeilbronn
    411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn

Travel to Heilbronn 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 Düsseldorf to Heilbronn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn:

A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn costing on average €112.

A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is approximately 180 miles (290 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Heilbronn by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Heilbronn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Stuttgart, Hanau, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heilbronn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Heilbronn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can explore the highlights of Heilbronn in about 1 to 2 days, including visits to places like the Experimenta Science Center, Heilbronn's historic Old Town, and the beautiful vineyards surrounding the city.

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