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Compare bus and train for Trier to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Heidelberg:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Heidelberg costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Trier to Heidelberg
How to get from Trier to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4140 · Bus RE1 · 56102 · S37:33 AM4h11Trier Hbf11:44 AMHeidelberg Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
4140 · Bus RE1 · 56102 · S37:33 AM4h11Trier Hbf11:44 AMHeidelberg Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
Fastest
5107 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 · S37:09 AM4h07Trier Hbf11:16 AMHeidelberg Hbf$901One-way3 transfers
Other options
4146 · Bus RE1 · 56140 · S36:33 AM4h12Trier Hbf10:45 AMHeidelberg Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
4140 · Bus RE1 · S17:33 AM4h21Trier Hbf11:54 AMHeidelberg Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
4146 · Bus RE1 · S16:33 AM4h22Trier Hbf10:55 AMHeidelberg Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Heidelberg:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Heidelberg costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Süwex.
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