How to travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

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Travel Information to Heidelberg from Düsseldorf

distanceDistance151 miles (243 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$14 - $92
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $92 (€83) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 151 miles (243 km) by train, bus or flight from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

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from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

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

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

FlixBus
10:30AM4h45
Düsseldorf
03:15PMHeidelberg
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:30AM4h45
Düsseldorf
03:15PMHeidelberg
$171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
04:40PM4h15
Düsseldorf
08:55PMHeidelberg
$271One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
01:15PM4h40
Düsseldorf
05:55PMHeidelberg
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:30AM4h45
Düsseldorf
04:15PMHeidelberg
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:20PM6h00
Düsseldorf
01:20AMHeidelberg
$281One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Lufthansa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg travel information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Düsseldorf to Heidelberg travel information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 42 min
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

    FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg

    FAQs: 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 Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.
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    There are 3 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg: train, bus or flight.

    The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:

    Taking a bus costs $78 (€71) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $92 (€83).

    A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

    The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Düsseldorf is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

    Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

    Bus takes on average 4 h 15 min.

    Getting to Heidelberg by train takes 2 h 44 min on average.

    The distance from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is approximately 151 miles (243 km).

    The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is:

    • 9 buses a day.
    • 15 flights per day.
    • Around 10 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Düsseldorf to 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 from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg:

    • Buses from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg most often leave from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
    • Trains from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg most often leave from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg:

    • You can travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.
    • You can travel to Heidelberg from Düsseldorf by train with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Heidelberg with FlixBus.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Heidelberg with.

    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 journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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