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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Leinfelden-Echterdingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen
How to get from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:55 PM 2h30 Heidelberg 7:25 PM Leinfelden-Echterdingen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 2h30 Heidelberg 7:25 PM Leinfelden-Echterdingen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:55 PM 2h30 Heidelberg 7:25 PM Leinfelden-Echterdingen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:55 PM 2h30 Heidelberg 6:25 PM Leinfelden-Echterdingen $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Leinfelden-Echterdingen costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Leinfelden-Echterdingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Leinfelden-Echterdingen 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 Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leinfelden-Echterdingen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leinfelden-Echterdingen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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