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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Strasbourg to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Heilbronn:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Heilbronn costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Heilbronn
How to get from Strasbourg to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 AM 3h55 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 8:45 AM Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 AM 3h55 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 8:45 AM Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 9563 · 158575:13 PM 2h09 Strasbourg station 7:22 PM Heilbronn Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
87437 · ICE 278 · 158532:52 PM 2h30 Strasbourg station 5:22 PM Heilbronn Hbf $33 1 One-way 2 transfers
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TGV 95753:44 PM 2h32 Strasbourg station 6:16 PM Heilbronn Hbf $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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TGV 95831:55 PM 2h27 Strasbourg station 4:22 PM Heilbronn Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus6:55 AM 4h10 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 11:05 AM Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Heilbronn:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Heilbronn costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Heilbronn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Heilbronn by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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