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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Heilbronn:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $155 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $178 (€143).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Heilbronn
How to get from Munich to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 AM4h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 AM4h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH99 · LH13411:00 AM2h40Munich Airport1:40 PMStuttgart Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 614 · S5 · 190605:33 AM3h14Munich Hbf8:47 AMHeilbronn Hbf$451One-way2 transfers
ICE 1068 · 193064:59 AM3h27Munich Hbf8:26 AMHeilbronn Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
ICE 692 · S5 · 190626:42 AM3h05Munich Hbf9:47 AMHeilbronn Hbf$491One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM5h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:10 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM5h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:30 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM5h05München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz4:30 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$371One-way1 transfer
LH119 · LH1387:30 PM3h05Munich Airport10:35 PMStuttgart Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
LH125 · LH1327:00 AM3h15Munich Airport10:15 AMStuttgart Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
LH117 · LH1387:00 PM3h35Munich Airport10:35 PMStuttgart Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Heilbronn:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $155 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Heilbronn costing on average $178 (€143).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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