How to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Heilbronn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $125.

Distance: 308 miles (496 km)

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Driving

$130

Average price

$53

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$163

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$40

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

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9h 0m

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8h 30m

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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3h 0m

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6h 44m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Heilbronn:

A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Heilbronn costing on average $130 (€103).

A bus is $110 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Heilbronn costing on average $163 (€130).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Heilbronn among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Heilbronn

How to get from Hamburg to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:11 AM11h39
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:50 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM10h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    6:20 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4180
    7:55 AM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 589 · 19077
    12:19 PM5h52
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:11 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · 19071
    9:19 AM5h52
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:11 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 587 · 19073
    10:19 AM5h52
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:11 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM13h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM12h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:55 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM12h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:05 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4172
    11:25 AM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    12:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4178
    5:05 PM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    6:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH11
    11:00 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    12:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn

Travel to Heilbronn 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 Hamburg to Heilbronn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Heilbronn:

A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Heilbronn costing on average $130 (€103).

A bus is $110 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Heilbronn costing on average $163 (€130).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Hamburg to Heilbronn is approximately 308 miles (496 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Heilbronn is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Heilbronn 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 Hamburg to Heilbronn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Heilbronn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heilbronn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Heilbronn by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Heilbronn:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Heilbronn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Stuttgart, Hanau, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heilbronn and these popular destinations at a great price.
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