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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Amsterdam 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Amsterdam costing on average $106 (€84).
A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Amsterdam costing on average $270 (€216).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Amsterdam
How to get from Heidelberg to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 PM8h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:15 PM8h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL18147:00 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport8:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3481One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1049 · 26812 · 18934 · 325428:24 AM7h00Heidelberg Hbf3:24 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1311One-way5 transfers
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 32428:43 AM5h11Heidelberg Hbf1:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$2331One-way3 transfers
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 27428:43 AM5h12Heidelberg Hbf1:55 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2331One-way3 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM7h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM11h25Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM11h50Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$561One-way0 transfers
LH9867:50 AM1h10Frankfurt am Main Airport9:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3621One-way0 transfers
ICE 1576 · ICE 14+
LH10021:18 PM8h42Heidelberg Hbf10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4101One-way2 transfers
S3 · ICE 610+
LH99612:13 PM5h47Heidelberg Hbf6:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4261One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Amsterdam costing on average $106 (€84).
A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Amsterdam costing on average $270 (€216).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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