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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 £69, while a flight costs an average of £527.
Distance: 744 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£105 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £527 Average Price | £173 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 24m Average total duration 16h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Heidelberg:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Heidelberg costing on average £105.
A coach is £458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Heidelberg costing on average £527.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Coach takes on average 17h 24m.
Tickets start at around £105 compared to roughly £173 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £69. The journey takes 10h 32m versus 10h 24m 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 Copenhagen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Heidelberg:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Heidelberg costing on average £105.
A coach is £458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Heidelberg costing on average £527.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Coach takes on average 17h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Heidelberg as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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