How to get from London to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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412 miles (665 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$86 - $140 | |
Bus • $86 (€75) • 18 h 15 min | |
Flight • $140 (€122) • 1 h 20 min | |
FlixBus or Ryanair |
Take a bus or flight to travel 412 miles (665 km) to Heidelberg from London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $86 (€75). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct from London to Heidelberg.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $63 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from London to Heidelberg. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 options to travel from London to Heidelberg including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to Heidelberg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $86 (€75) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:
A bus is $54 (€47) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $140 (€122) from London to Heidelberg.
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Getting to Heidelberg by bus takes 18 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 412 miles (665 km) between London and Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from London to Heidelberg is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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