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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Munich to Heidelberg:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heidelberg costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heidelberg costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Heidelberg
How to get from Munich to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 1014 · ICE 9944:20 AM2h56Munich Hbf7:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 1014 · ICE 9944:20 AM2h56Munich Hbf7:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43049:15 AM0h55Munich Airport10:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
Other options
TGV 9576+IC 19476:51 AM3h31Munich Hbf10:22 AMHeidelberg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer- ICE 10965:43 AM3h01Munich Hbf8:44 AMHeidelberg Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
- ICE 516 · ICE 10921:28 PM3h16Munich Hbf4:44 PMHeidelberg Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:35 PM4h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:00 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 AM4h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:45 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM4h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:55 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$361One-way0 transfers
- DE44264:20 PM0h55Munich Airport5:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2551One-way0 transfers
BA935 · BA9104:40 PM6h05Munich Airport10:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$10441One-way1 transfer- BA941 · BA9047:25 AM6h30Munich Airport1:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$11741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Heidelberg:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heidelberg costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heidelberg costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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