How to travel from Erlangen to Heidelberg

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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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from Erlangen to Heidelberg

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

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

  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM7h30
    Erlangen
    3:25 AMHeidelberg
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM7h30
    Erlangen
    3:25 AMHeidelberg
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM7h30
    Erlangen
    3:25 AMHeidelberg
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Heidelberg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erlangen and Heidelberg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Heidelberg:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Heidelberg costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Heidelberg is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 41m.

The distance from Erlangen to Heidelberg is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Heidelberg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erlangen to Heidelberg:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. 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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