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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Lausanne to Heidelberg:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $332 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average $388 (€312).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
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How to get from Lausanne to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:00 AM10h35Lausanne7:35 PMHeidelberg$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 AM10h35Lausanne7:35 PMHeidelberg$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:00 AM10h35Lausanne7:35 PMHeidelberg$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:15 PM17h55Lausanne3:10 PMHeidelberg$911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Heidelberg:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $332 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Heidelberg costing on average $388 (€312).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
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