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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €118.
Distance: 254 km
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€52 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Munich:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average €52.
A bus is €94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average €118.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Munich
How to get from Heidelberg to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 PM4h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:20 PM4h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH21459:30 AM0h45Stuttgart Airport10:15 AMMunich Airport€1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 10977:13 PM3h00Heidelberg Hbf10:13 PMMunich Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
ICE 12915:13 PM2h57Heidelberg Hbf8:10 PMMunich Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
ICE 10953:13 PM2h57Heidelberg Hbf6:10 PMMunich Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 AM4h30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:35 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM4h40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM4h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€251One-way0 transfers
LH21494:55 PM0h45Stuttgart Airport5:40 PMMunich Airport€1171One-way0 transfers
LH21536:10 AM0h45Stuttgart Airport6:55 AMMunich Airport€1171One-way0 transfers
LH21471:05 PM0h45Stuttgart Airport1:50 PMMunich Airport€1471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Munich:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average €52.
A bus is €94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Munich costing on average €118.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Munich by train.
- 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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