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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £281.
Distance: 555 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £281 Average Price | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 Kiel to Heidelberg:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Heidelberg costing on average £108.
A coach is £238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Heidelberg costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Coach takes on average 11h 23m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (6h 23m by train vs 7h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £108 compared to roughly £89 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.
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.
How to get to Heidelberg from Kiel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Kiel to Heidelberg is by taking a coach 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 Kiel to Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Heidelberg:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Heidelberg costing on average £108.
A coach is £238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Heidelberg costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Coach takes on average 11h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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