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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heilbronn to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Heilbronn to Düsseldorf
How to get from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM7h05Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station)6:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus12:10 AM5h30Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station)5:40 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH42165:00 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport5:45 PMDusseldorf Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
Other options
19272 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 · ICE 6452:06 PM4h41Heilbronn Hbf6:47 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$1101One-way3 transfers
19069 · ICE 2182:12 PM4h12Heilbronn Hbf6:24 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
19071 · ICE 1183:12 PM4h12Heilbronn Hbf7:24 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
LH728:50 AM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
DE1524 · DE17755:50 PM17h40Stuttgart Airport11:30 AMDusseldorf Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
DE1524 · DE18495:50 PM16h25Stuttgart Airport10:15 AMDusseldorf Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Düsseldorf costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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