4.9
4.6
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 251 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Regensburg to Heidelberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Heidelberg:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Heidelberg costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 3h 35m 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 Regensburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Regensburg to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
| Find prices | ||||||||
| Find prices | ||||||||
| Find prices | ||||||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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 Regensburg to Heidelberg.
This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Heidelberg:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Heidelberg costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg and Heidelberg as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
