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Compare bus and train for Ingolstadt to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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$70 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Heidelberg by train.
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