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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF16, while a train costs an average of CHF41.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF41 Average price | CHF16 Average price Cheapest | CHF23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:
A bus is CHF25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg costing on average CHF41.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around CHF41 compared to roughly CHF23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-18.54. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Heidelberg
How to get from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:10 PM2h00Saarbrücken4:10 PMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:10 PM2h00Saarbrücken4:10 PMHeidelberg, HauptbahnhofCHF121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TGV 9551+S310:58 AM1h46Saarbrücken Hbf12:44 PMHeidelberg HbfCHF401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4102 · S39:47 AM1h57Saarbrücken Hbf11:44 AMHeidelberg HbfCHF431One-way1 transfer
- 12521 · S29:02 AM2h21Saarbrücken Hbf11:23 AMHeidelberg HbfCHF431One-way1 transfer
- 12523 · S110:02 AM2h21Saarbrücken Hbf12:23 PMHeidelberg HbfCHF431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:
A bus is CHF25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg costing on average CHF41.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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