What is the travel distance from Dresden to Heidelberg?

Dresden and Heidelberg are 404 km (250 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dresden to Heidelberg?

Buses departing from Neustadt in Dresden will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

Bus Dresden to Heidelberg from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Dresden to Heidelberg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 45m	6:55pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 35m	12:25am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 10m	5:10am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 10m	9:25am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	13h 1m	1:00pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Heidelberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

403 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $117	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $361	Average Duration6h 3m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $69	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,329 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11329 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Heidelberg?

Stops in Dresden

A - Neustadt

B - Hbf

C - Riegelplatz

D - Dresden Airport

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Heidelberg by bus

What is the travel distance from Dresden to Heidelberg?
Dresden and Heidelberg are 404 km (250 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dresden to Heidelberg?
Buses departing from Neustadt in Dresden will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

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The cheapest trip from Dresden to Heidelberg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $56 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-20.