How to travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg

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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 41 miles (67 km)

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€26

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1h 29m

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from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM1h35
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
05:50PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM1h35
Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
05:50PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 563 · S2
09:11AM1h12
Kaiserslautern Hbf
10:23AMHeidelberg Hbf
$331One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg 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 Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kaiserslautern and Heidelberg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg is approximately 41 miles (67 km).
The average frequency per day from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg is:
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, TGV INOUI to go to Heidelberg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kaiserslautern to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Strasbourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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