How to travel from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg

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Compare bus and train 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 77 miles (125 km)

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€37

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€14

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2h 13m

Average total duration

1h 43m

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from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg

How to get from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM2h05
Saarbrücken
04:00PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM2h05
Saarbrücken
04:00PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnS3
10:58AM1h46
Saarbrücken Hbf
12:44PMHeidelberg Hbf
$251One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 563 · S2
08:27AM1h56
Saarbrücken Hbf
10:23AMHeidelberg Hbf
$461One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4102 · S3
09:47AM1h57
Saarbrücken Hbf
11:44AMHeidelberg Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn12521 · S2
09:02AM2h21
Saarbrücken Hbf
11:23AMHeidelberg Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg.

The fastest way from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 39 min.

There are alternative travel options to Heidelberg that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h on average.

The distance is approximately 78 miles (125 km) from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg.

The average frequency per day from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Heidelberg from Saarbrücken as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg depart from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
  • Most travelers board their train from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Saarbrücken to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
  • Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex or TGV INOUI can take you to Heidelberg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for TGV from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct services available from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg.

Looking to extend your trip from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg? Many Omio customers who go from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. If you're looking to explore Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart from Heidelberg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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