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4.6Travel Information to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe
 Distance | 30 miles (49 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 33 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 33 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 30 miles (49 km) by bus or train to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Heidelberg.
You can get to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe is by train with an average travel time of 33 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Getting to Heidelberg by bus takes 39 min on average.
The Karlsruhe to Heidelberg distance is around 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg:
- Buses mostly leave from Karlsruhe Hbf and tend to arrive in Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof).
- Trains most often depart from Karlsruhe at Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg at Heidelberg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg:
- You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Karlsruhe to Heidelberg tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Karlsruhe to Heidelberg tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Heidelberg with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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