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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Leipzig to Heidelberg:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Heidelberg costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Heidelberg costing on average $145 (€120).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Heidelberg
How to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:45 AM8h12Leipzig Hbf4:57 PMHeidelberg Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:45 AM8h12Leipzig Hbf4:57 PMHeidelberg Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 279 · ICE 2583 · IC 20406:49 AM4h45Leipzig Hbf11:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf$881One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1654 · ICE 2117:27 AM5h36Leipzig Hbf1:03 PMHeidelberg Hbf$901One-way1 transfer
- ICE 503 · 4612 · 19065 · S17:55 AM5h07Leipzig Hbf1:02 PMHeidelberg Hbf$951One-way3 transfers
- ICE 279 · 192716:49 AM4h59Leipzig Hbf11:48 AMHeidelberg Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Heidelberg:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Heidelberg costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Heidelberg costing on average $145 (€120).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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