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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$36 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Süwex, TGV INOUI to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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