How to travel from Heidelberg to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Munich 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 13m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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€68

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€25

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3h 43m

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3h 13m

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4h 44m

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4h 14m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Heidelberg to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM4h40
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
05:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM4h40
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
05:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2147
01:25PM0h45
Stuttgart Airport
02:10PMMunich Airport
$1991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 117
09:13AM2h57
Heidelberg Hbf
12:10PMMunich Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1648 · ICE 563
09:36AM3h13
Heidelberg Hbf
12:49PMMunich Hbf
$821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19262 · ICE 593
10:10AM3h05
Heidelberg Hbf
01:15PMMunich Hbf
$1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15PM4h45
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
10:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM5h30
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
11:25PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:05AM4h30
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
08:35AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2153
06:00AM0h45
Stuttgart Airport
06:45AMMunich Airport
$1991One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4427
08:05PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:05PMMunich Airport
$2681One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2145
09:30AM0h45
Stuttgart Airport
10:15AMMunich Airport
$2901One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Heidelberg to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Heidelberg to Munich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Heidelberg to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Heidelberg and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Munich is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average $23 (€19).

A bus is $89 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average $110 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 26m.

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Munich is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Munich is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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