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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €235.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price | €238 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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€444 Average price | €122 Average price Cheapest | €312 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Heidelberg:
A flight is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Heidelberg costing on average €87.
A flight is €180 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Heidelberg costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 21m.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Heidelberg:
A bus is €190 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Heidelberg costing on average €312.
A bus is €322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Heidelberg costing on average €444.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 16h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Heidelberg
How to get from London to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Heidelberg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 80929:35 AM1h30London Stansted Airport12:05 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport€511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 80929:35 AM1h30London Stansted Airport12:05 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport€511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 174912:40 PM1h20London Stansted Airport3:00 PMFrankfurt Hahn Airport€761One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM18h30London, Victoria Coach Station4:00 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof€1231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:30 PM23h28London, Victoria Coach Station8:58 PMHeidelberg Hbf€1291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM19h20London, Victoria Coach Station4:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof€1331One-way1 transfer
EW24696:30 PM1h40London Gatwick Airport9:10 PMStuttgart Airport€871One-way0 transfers
LH9093:30 PM1h35London Heathrow Airport6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€1191One-way0 transfers
LH42291:30 PM1h35London Heathrow Airport4:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€1191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Heidelberg:
A flight is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Heidelberg costing on average €87.
A flight is €180 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Heidelberg costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 21m.
- Around 108 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- 27 direct flights per day with Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer.
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