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Compare train and bus for Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:18 AM1h29Esslingen am Neckar5:47 AMHeidelberg$261One-way0 transfers
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- 4:18 AM1h29Esslingen am Neckar5:47 AMHeidelberg$261One-way0 transfers
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- 4:18 AM1h29Esslingen am Neckar5:47 AMHeidelberg$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Heidelberg costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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