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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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€52 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Duisburg to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Heidelberg.
There are 3 options to travel from Duisburg to Heidelberg including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Duisburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Duisburg to Heidelberg:
Taking a bus costs $77 (€70) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $92 (€83).
Taking a bus costs $9 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $24 (€22).
The quickest way to travel between Duisburg and Heidelberg is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 30 min.
Getting to Heidelberg by train takes 2 h 58 min on average.
Heidelberg is approximately 163 miles (263 km) away from Duisburg.
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Heidelberg is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 5 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Duisburg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Duisburg to Heidelberg:
- Most travelers take a bus from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Most travelers catch their train from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Duisburg to Heidelberg:
- You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Duisburg with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Duisburg to Heidelberg tickets for $15 (€13) on Omio.
- You can go to Heidelberg from Duisburg by train with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. You'll see cheap train tickets for $24 (€22) with Deutsche Bahn from Duisburg to Heidelberg on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Duisburg to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Heidelberg with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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