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How to travel from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 150 miles (243 km)

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

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

FlixBus
07:15AM4h45
Heidelberg
12:00PMDüsseldorf
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:15AM4h45
Heidelberg
12:00PMDüsseldorf
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:15AM4h45
Heidelberg
12:00PMDüsseldorf
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:15AM4h55
Heidelberg
04:10PMDüsseldorf
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:50PM5h25
Heidelberg
09:15PMDüsseldorf
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Heidelberg to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 travel options from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).

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

Taking a bus costs $80 (€72) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $94 (€84) for the same trip.

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf.

The fastest way from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Düsseldorf that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 30 min on average.

Train takes on average 2 h 19 min.

Düsseldorf is approximately 151 miles (243 km) away from Heidelberg.

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Most travelers take a train from Heidelberg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf:

  • You can go to Düsseldorf from Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€12) with FlixBus from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn or Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG). Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with Deutsche Bahn from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf.

Yes, there are direct routes from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Düsseldorf with FlixBus with 7 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Düsseldorf with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Düsseldorf tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers traveling from Heidelberg to Düsseldorf don't make Düsseldorf their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Düsseldorf are Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich or Cologne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Düsseldorf to any of these top destinations today!

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