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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $719.
Distance: 461 miles (742 km)
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $719 Average price | $263 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Heidelberg:
A bus is $165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average $263.
A bus is $622 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average $719.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $155. The journey takes 15h 24m versus 9h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Heidelberg
How to get from Montpellier to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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95916:29 AM 8h05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 2:34 PM Mannheim Hbf $162 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 9898+9591
6:29 AM 8h05 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 2:34 PM Mannheim Hbf $162 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 12348+9555
12:51 PM 7h25 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 8:16 PM Mannheim Hbf $232 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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8793196:43 AM 8h35 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 3:18 PM Mannheim Hbf $196 1 One-way 2 transfers - 12350+9557
2:51 PM 7h25 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 10:16 PM Mannheim Hbf $232 1 One-way 1 transfer - 12330+9553
8:50 AM 7h26 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 4:16 PM Mannheim Hbf $232 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Heidelberg:
A bus is $165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average $263.
A bus is $622 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average $719.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Sud-de-France and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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