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How to get to Heidelberg by bus

Routes91
Trips per day355
bus lines2
Stations5

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About Heidelberg

Located on the river Neckar in the southwest of Germany, the university town of Heidelberg is one of the country's most popular destinations. From impressive Baroque and Renaissance architecture to exciting museums, festive Christmas markets, and fantastic shopping, this town has something for everyone.

The first thing you'll see in Heidelberg is the Schloss Heidelberg or Heidelberg Palace. Sitting on a hill overlooking the city, this impressive castle was once the seat of Heidelberg's Prince-Electors. Although rebuilt following the Thirty Years War in the 1600s, this beautiful ruin is open to visitors with audio tours available daily. And as one of the most-Instagrammed castles in Germany, the palace is the perfect backdrop for your next envy-inspiring post. While in the castle, visit the Apotheken-Museum, which displays the history of pharmacies and medical science in Germany.

Heidelberg is also home to the famous hike, Philosopher's Way. Taking its name from the many university academics that used to hike this route for the solitude and views to inspire them, this route rambles up the southern side of the Heiligenberg. With exotic vegetation and a temperate climate during the summer months, it's easy to think that you've accidentally walked all the way to the Mediterranean.

Although Heidelberg does not have an airport, the Mannheim Airport is under 15km away, and it's easy to take a train from Mannheim to Heidelberg. Intercity bus service provides transportation to Heidelberg from many domestic and international destinations. Many direct trains run to Heidelberg from across Germany and other European cities, too, so there is no shortage of travel options to get to this fabulous city.

What bus companies travel to Heidelberg, Germany?

Located in Germany, Heidelberg is accessible by bus from 91 other cities. You can choose from 355 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Heidelberg on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Heidelberg are also available..

Bus companies serving Heidelberg

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus23210h 24m€35.83
Sindbad1614h 26m€68.55

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages.

Frequently Asked Questions

€4.91 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Heidelberg, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Heidelberg. In the last month, buses from Heilbronn to Heidelberg had the lowest average price at €5.76. The bus from Heilbronn to Heidelberg also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The busiest bus station in Heidelberg is Central Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Heidelberg are:

  • Central Station
  • Train Station
  • Alte Eppelheimer Str./Emil-Maier-Str.
The closest airport to Heidelberg is Mannheim-City Airport (MHG), it is located 8.8 miles from the city center of Heidelberg.
Heidelberg ranks number 44 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 222 in Germany. Heidelberg ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Heidelberg via bus service. On average 185 direct daily bus trips serve Heidelberg.
The population of Heidelberg is 143345. Heidelberg ranks number 5 in terms of population in Baden-Württemberg and number 57 in all of Germany.
Bus tickets to Heidelberg range from €5 for a short trip to Heidelberg, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Heidelberg starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Heidelberg can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €5.
The closest bus station to the city center of Heidelberg is Central Station, located just 0.4 miles away. Select Central Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Heidelberg. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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