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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Augsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Augsburg:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Augsburg costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 25m by train vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Augsburg
How to get from Heidelberg to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Augsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM4h55Heidelberg7:20 PMAugsburg$191One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM4h55Heidelberg7:20 PMAugsburg$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:25 PM4h55Heidelberg7:20 PMAugsburg$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:25 PM4h55Heidelberg6:20 PMAugsburg$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Augsburg:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Augsburg costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Augsburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Augsburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Augsburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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