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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 154 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 154, while a flight costs an average of DKK 1,058.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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DKK 154 Average price Cheapest | DKK 423 Average price | DKK 1,058 Average price | DKK 255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heidelberg:
A bus is DKK 269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg costing on average DKK 423.
A bus is DKK 904 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Heidelberg costing on average DKK 1,058.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around DKK 154 compared to roughly DKK 255 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 101. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 41m 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 Nuremberg to Heidelberg
How to get from Nuremberg to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3051310:55 PM 3h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 1:55 AM Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) DKK 144 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 30513
10:55 PM 3h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 1:55 AM Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) DKK 144 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 30513
10:55 PM 3h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 1:55 AM Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) DKK 144 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 684 · 19063 · S1
8:31 AM 3h31 Nuremberg Hbf 12:02 PM Heidelberg Hbf DKK 223 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 524 · 19085 · S3
7:13 PM 3h52 Nuremberg Hbf 11:05 PM Heidelberg Hbf DKK 223 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 722 · ICE 1577
10:13 AM 4h28 Nuremberg Hbf 2:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf DKK 319 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 3h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 12:35 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof DKK 187 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:05 PM 3h05 Nürnberg, ZOB 10:10 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof DKK 199 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:55 AM 3h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 2:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof DKK 406 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heidelberg:
A bus is DKK 269 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heidelberg costing on average DKK 423.
A bus is DKK 904 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Heidelberg costing on average DKK 1,058.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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