1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 12 Sept
1
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Augsburg to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Augsburg to Heidelberg will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 1 trains from Augsburg to Heidelberg, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 198 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Heidelberg:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Heidelberg costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 25m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Augsburg to Heidelberg trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:01 Augsburg | 2h43 | 8:44 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:01 Augsburg | 2h43 | 9:44 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:16 Augsburg | 2h28 | 9:44 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:16 Augsburg | 2h28 | 10:44 Heidelberg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Augsburg to Heidelberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:31, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 0:31 |
Last train 22:37 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.
Museum on the Electoral Palatinate inside Morass Palace, with art, history and changing displays that illuminate regional life and culture.
Compact student prison museum where university offenders were once confined. Preserved graffiti and cells offer an unusual academic history.
Heidelberg’s atmospheric Old Town with lanes, squares and baroque facades. Ideal for walking between the river, churches and castle paths.
Riverside philosophers’ path above the Neckar, famous for broad views across Heidelberg, the castle and the Old Town rooftops.
Long pedestrian high street lined with shops, historic buildings and side alleys. A practical route through the heart of the Old Town.
A hearty pork stomach stuffed with minced pork, potatoes and spices. It is a classic Palatinate speciality long associated with Heidelberg taverns.
A rich stew of beef, pork, bacon and sausage with potatoes. It is a filling regional dish from the Palatinate and Odenwald area around Heidelberg.
Liver dumplings, usually served in broth or with sauerkraut and bread. They are a traditional everyday dish in the Heidelberg and Palatinate region.
Refined restaurant and wine tavern in the Altstadt with seasonal German cooking, a strong wine list and an intimate atmosphere.
Historic brewery tavern in the Altstadt known for house beers and classic regional dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Long-running student tavern and restaurant with a rustic feel, pouring local beers and serving straightforward regional dishes.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and regional rail are reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Heidelberg Hbf -> Bismarckplatz, Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Augsburg to Heidelberg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Augsburg to Heidelberg trains use the Augsburg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Augsburg and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Augsburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hoshi Bistro, Goldener Stern, Restaurant Kafanica, Heyzel Coffee
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ost am Kö, City Boarding House am Kö, Hotel Lochbrunner, Bayerisches Haus am Dom.
Augsburg-Oberhausen is 1 km from Augsburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Augsburg-Oberhausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cuu Long Asia Imbiss, Michelangelo, Caprice, Mama Pizza / Hot Wok
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. ATMs are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. Information desks are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg-Oberhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg-Oberhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg-Oberhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg-Oberhausen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Augsburg Goldener Falke.
Augsburg Haunstetterstraße is 1 km from Augsburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Augsburg Haunstetterstraße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Emmi's Kitchen, Brunnenlechschänke, Rufus, Caffé ferro
Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. ATMs are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Ticket office support is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. Information desks are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Luggage storage is available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg Haunstetterstraße.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Saffron, Thanaphon, Krokodil
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Elite, Hotel Mille Stelle, Krokodil, Boardinghouse.
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