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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$85 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Heidelberg:
A bus is $0.88 (€0.70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Heidelberg costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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