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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Heidelberg will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Basel for Heidelberg every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 222 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Heidelberg bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:40 Basel | 3h55 | 19:35 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:35 Basel | 3h55 | 20:30 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Basel | 5h50 | 01:55 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Heidelberg
Switzerland
Germany
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 02:25 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee from Basel to HeidelbergYou can travel by bus between Basel to Heidelberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Heidelberg coach
When departing from Basel, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Basel Bad Bf. When arriving in Heidelberg, you can end your journey in coach stations like Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg, Czernyring (Post Waypoint) and Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Heidelberg
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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