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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Schwangau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Schwangau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Schwangau:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Schwangau costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.36. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Schwangau:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Schwangau costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Schwangau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Füssen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Schwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwangau by train.
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