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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Maastricht to Heidelberg:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Heidelberg costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Heidelberg
How to get from Maastricht to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM9h10Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM9h10Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM7h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)5:10 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM7h45Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:30 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM8h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:50 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM7h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Heidelberg:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Heidelberg costing on average $127 (€102).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
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