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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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€58 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bern:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bern costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Bern 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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