The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 8 buses that leave Stuttgart for Heidelberg every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
FlixBus12:302h45Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe15:15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:302h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe17:30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:452h10Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe14:55Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:002h10Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe13:10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:201h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:151h45Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe1:00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:201h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:451h55Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe6:40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:302h00Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe17:30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:402h05Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 78 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Heidelberg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Heidelberg coaches for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:15 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h45 | 23:00 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:45 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h55 | 4:40 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h50 | 7:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h05 | 9:45 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h10 | 11:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h45 | 13:15 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h10 | 12:55 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h00 | 15:30 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Heidelberg
Buses from Stuttgart to Heidelberg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 78 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 78 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Stuttgart to HeidelbergYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Heidelberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stuttgart to Heidelberg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Heidelberg by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Heidelberg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Local Bakery (in the station)
- Available outside the station for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, X3 Train: S2, S3
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