How far is Zürich from Heidelberg?

The distance between Zürich and Heidelberg is approximately 228 km (142 miles).

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

Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

Bus Zürich to Heidelberg from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Heidelberg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	5h 30m	9:10am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 25m	3:55am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	5h 10m	10:30pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	5h 35m	9:35pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	5h 30m	10:30pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich 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 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

228 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $132	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $54	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,325 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11325 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 $33

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Heidelberg?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Heidelberg by bus

How far is Zürich from Heidelberg?
The distance between Zürich and Heidelberg is approximately 228 km (142 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Heidelberg?
Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$27

11-14

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Today

$38

11-16

$42

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Heidelberg was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $79 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-16.