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Compare train and bus for Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
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How to get from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:15 PM1h35Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)5:50 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus4:15 PM1h35Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)5:50 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:15 PM1h35Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)5:50 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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