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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £323.
Distance: 791 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£120 Average Price | £323 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Heidelberg:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average £120.
A coach is £260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average £323.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Coach takes on average 15h 43m.
Tickets start at around £120 compared to roughly £152 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 10h 9m versus 9h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Heidelberg from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Heidelberg are Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Worms. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Heidelberg on Omio.
Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Worms is one of Germany’s oldest Rhine cities, known for its Roman past, Jewish heritage and links to the Nibelungen legend. The Romanesque Cathedral of St Peter and the historic centre give it a serious, layered character.
Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Heidelberg:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average £120.
A coach is £260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Heidelberg costing on average £323.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Coach takes on average 15h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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