How to travel from Munich to Heilbronn

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Heilbronn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 128 miles (206 km)

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$60

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$24

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$20

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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3h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Heilbronn:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $171 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

Train takes on average 3h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Heilbronn among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Heilbronn

How to get from Munich to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:10 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:10 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2144
    8:05 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    8:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1100 · 88614 · 23440
    9:19 AM3h33
    Munich Hbf
    12:52 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 918 · 19316
    10:19 AM3h07
    Munich Hbf
    1:26 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1094 · 19228
    9:47 AM3h14
    Munich Hbf
    1:01 PMHeilbronn Hbf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM4h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:00 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM6h20
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    7:25 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM5h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:30 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2152
    10:00 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2146
    11:40 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2148
    3:25 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    4:10 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Heilbronn

Travel to Heilbronn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Heilbronn.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Heilbronn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Heilbronn:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $171 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

Train takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Munich to Heilbronn is approximately 128 miles (206 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Heilbronn is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Heilbronn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Heilbronn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heilbronn by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Heilbronn by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Heilbronn with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Heilbronn often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Stuttgart, Hanau, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heilbronn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Heilbronn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can explore the highlights of Heilbronn in about 1 to 2 days, including visits to places like the Experimenta Science Center, Heilbronn's historic Old Town, and the beautiful vineyards surrounding the city.

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