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Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$388 Average price | $171 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Prague to Heidelberg:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Heidelberg costing on average $86.
A bus is $79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Heidelberg costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 4h 52m 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 Prague to Heidelberg
How to get from Prague to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
305137:00 PM6h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:55 AMHeidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 305137:00 PM6h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:55 AMHeidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DE44068:50 AM1h00Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 512 · 5286 · IC 2068 · ICE 11610:35 AM8h09Prague hlavní nádraží6:44 PMHeidelberg Hbf$721One-way3 transfers- EX 358 · 3568 · 88618 · IC 23499:35 AM8h47Prague hlavní nádraží6:22 PMHeidelberg Hbf$1041One-way3 transfers
- EX 358 · 3568 · ICE 588 · 190759:35 AM8h27Prague hlavní nádraží6:02 PMHeidelberg Hbf$1721One-way4 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM6h50Praha, Na Knížecí12:35 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$561One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:15 PM7h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:35 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$561One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 AM7h00Praha, Na Knížecí2:55 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$781One-way0 transfers
LH14016:40 PM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport7:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers- LH13939:10 AM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
- LH139511:45 AM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Heidelberg:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Heidelberg costing on average $86.
A bus is $79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Heidelberg costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
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