How much does a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg cost?

The bus ticket price from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg starts at R 353. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

The average travel time between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg is around 5h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 244 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?

The number of buses from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

When taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?

Buses travelling between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg leave from ZOB am Hbf or Hbf and arrive at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Central Station.

Bus Düsseldorf to Heidelberg from R 287 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Düsseldorf Airport	8h 10m	21:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
17:25	ZOB am Hbf	4h 40m	22:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
07:00	ZOB am Hbf	5h 50m	12:50	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
09:35	ZOB am Hbf	5h 30m	15:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
12:30	ZOB am Hbf	4h 45m	17:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:15	ZOB am Hbf	4h 50m	19:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
17:25	ZOB am Hbf	4h 40m	22:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
03:45	ZOB am Hbf	5h 40m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
07:00	ZOB am Hbf	5h 50m	12:50	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
09:35	ZOB am Hbf	5h 30m	15:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:33 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf 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 and with fares starting at just R 260, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

3hAverage duration

244 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 353 - R 1 207	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 629 - R 2 820	Average duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 260 - R 735	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 093 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg cost?
The bus ticket price from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg starts at R 353. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
The average travel time between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg is around 5h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 244 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg?
The number of buses from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
When taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg?
Buses travelling between Düsseldorf and Heidelberg leave from ZOB am Hbf or Hbf and arrive at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Central Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/11

R 379

06/11

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Today

R 430

08/11

R 398

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The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of R 379

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

You can expect to pay from R 379 to R 713 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 398, which is on 2025-11-08.

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