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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £536.
Distance: 742 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£73 Average Price Cheapest | £536 Average Price | £196 Average Price | £188 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train 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 Montpellier to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Heidelberg:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average £196.
A coach is £463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average £536.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Coach takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £188 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £116. The journey takes 15h 24m versus 9h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Heidelberg from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Heidelberg:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average £196.
A coach is £463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Heidelberg costing on average £536.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Coach takes on average 15h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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