Travel Information from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
| 48 miles (78 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $6 - $8 | |
| Train • $6 (€5) • 39 min | |
| Train • $6 (€5) • 39 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 48 miles (78 km) by bus or train to Heidelberg from Stuttgart. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Stuttgart to Heidelberg.
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How to get from Stuttgart to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 travel options from Stuttgart to Heidelberg: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Heidelberg:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Stuttgart and Heidelberg is by train, which takes on average 39 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 48 miles (78 km) from Stuttgart to Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is:
- 11 buses a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Stuttgart to Heidelberg 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 Stuttgart to Heidelberg:
- Most travelers take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stuttgart to Heidelberg:
- You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Stuttgart with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Stuttgart to Heidelberg tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Heidelberg from Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Go Ahead BW, and you can find FlixTrain Stuttgart to Heidelberg tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Stuttgart to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct buses per day to take to Heidelberg with FlixBus.
- You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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