The cheapest and fastest buses from Metz to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Metz to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Heidelberg will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 7 buses that leave Metz for Heidelberg on Sat, Feb 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Metz to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 186 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Metz to Heidelberg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Heidelberg buses for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:05 PM Metz | 7h15 | 1:20 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
30512 | 11:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2h30 | 1:50 AM Heidelberg, Alte Eppelheimer Straße (Hbf) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Metz, Gare routière | 7h15 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:50 AM Metz, Gare routière | 7h06 | 9:56 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 5h25 | 11:20 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 6h45 | 2:20 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 7h15 | 8:30 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Metz to Heidelberg buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Metz to Heidelberg.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Metz to Heidelberg.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Metz to Heidelberg
Buses from Metz to Heidelberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 186 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 186 km |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Metz to HeidelbergYou can travel by bus between Metz to Heidelberg with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Metz to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metz to Heidelberg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Metz to Heidelberg
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 5, 11 Train: TER
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