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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€59 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Erlangen to Heilbronn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Heilbronn:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Heilbronn costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Heilbronn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
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