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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg
How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:05 PM2h25Freiburg, ZOB10:30 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:05 PM2h25Freiburg, ZOB10:30 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain1:21 PM1h38Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB2:59 PMHeidelberg Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 72 · ICE 7941:27 PM1h48Freiburg Hbf3:15 PMHeidelberg Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
- ICE 74 · ICE 7989:27 AM1h49Freiburg Hbf11:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
- ICE 372 · S310:55 AM1h49Freiburg Hbf12:44 PMHeidelberg Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:40 AM2h15Freiburg, ZOB3:55 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM2h40Freiburg, ZOB4:35 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 PM2h45Freiburg, ZOB9:35 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Heidelberg costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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