How to travel from Geneva to Heidelberg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Heidelberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 251 miles (404 km)

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€69

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5h 36m

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7h 18m

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6h 48m

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from Geneva to Heidelberg

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

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

FlixBus
07:50AM11h45
Geneva
07:35PMHeidelberg
$541One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:50AM11h45
Geneva
07:35PMHeidelberg
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:50AM11h45
Geneva
07:35PMHeidelberg
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:05PM15h20
Geneva
03:25AMHeidelberg
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:20PM16h20
Geneva
01:40PMHeidelberg
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Heidelberg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Heidelberg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Heidelberg costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Heidelberg costing on average $121 (€96).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 31m.

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Geneva to Heidelberg is approximately 251 miles (404 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Heidelberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Heidelberg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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