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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $448.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $448 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Heidelberg
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Heidelberg costing on average $84.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Heidelberg costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$60. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 51m 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 Salzburg to Heidelberg
How to get from Salzburg to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 AM 9h10 Salzburg 1:15 PM Heidelberg $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:05 AM 9h10 Salzburg 1:15 PM Heidelberg $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 PM 8h55 Salzburg 7:10 AM Heidelberg $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:05 AM 9h10 Salzburg 2:15 PM Heidelberg $40 1 One-way 0 transfers9:20 PM 10h30 Salzburg 7:50 AM Heidelberg $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Heidelberg:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Heidelberg costing on average $84.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Heidelberg costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer to go to Heidelberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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