Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Heidelberg to Munich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Munich: Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB). Trains mostly leave from Heidelberg Hbf and tend to arrive in Munich Hbf.

What companies run services between Heidelberg and Munich?

The following travel companies offer services from Heidelberg to Munich: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Munich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Heidelberg to Munich for $14 (€12). Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV or FlixTrain for trains to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Heidelberg to Munich tickets on Omio for $20 (€17).

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Travel Information between Heidelberg and Munich

Distance	157 miles (254 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$14 - $158
Cheapest mode	Bus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 30 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $158 (€137) • 55 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 157 miles (254 km) between Heidelberg and Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Heidelberg to Munich.

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from Heidelberg to Munich

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

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

01:00PM4h35

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

$241One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:00PM4h35

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

$241One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

12:15PM0h55

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

01:10PMMunich Airport (MUC)

$4671One-way

0 transfers

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09:13AM2h57

Heidelberg Hbf

12:10PMMunich Hbf

$591One-way

0 transfers

10:03AM3h10

Heidelberg Hbf

01:13PMMunich Hbf

$711One-way

1 transfer

08:05AM3h07

Heidelberg Hbf

11:12AMMunich Hbf

$771One-way

1 transfer

03:15PM4h45

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

08:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

$241One-way

0 transfers

05:20PM4h45

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

10:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

$241One-way

0 transfers

03:25PM6h00

Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

09:25PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

$261One-way

0 transfers

03:15PM0h55

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

04:10PMMunich Airport (MUC)

$4671One-way

0 transfers

04:15PM0h55

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

05:10PMMunich Airport (MUC)

$4671One-way

0 transfers

05:15PM0h55

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

06:10PMMunich Airport (MUC)

$4671One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Heidelberg to Munich

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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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Find the best route between Heidelberg and Munich with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and TGV! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Heidelberg and Munich. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Heidelberg to Munich travel.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Munich

FAQs: 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.

You can get to Munich from Heidelberg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Munich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Munich:

A bus is $144 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average $158 (€137).

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€17) from Heidelberg to Munich.

The fastest way to get to Munich from Heidelberg is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.

Train takes on average 2 h 15 min.

You should expect to travel around 157 miles (254 km) between Heidelberg and Munich.

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Munich is:

11 buses per day.
Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Munich:

Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
Trains mostly leave from Heidelberg Hbf and tend to arrive in Munich Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Heidelberg to Munich:

FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Munich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Heidelberg to Munich for $14 (€12).
Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV or FlixTrain for trains to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Heidelberg to Munich tickets on Omio for $20 (€17).

Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Munich with the following travel companies:

6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

Your trip from Heidelberg to Munich doesn't have to end in Munich. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. If you’d like to add Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich to your Heidelberg to Munich tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Munich today!

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