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ITHamburg to Heidelberg Train & Bus Tickets
From Hamburg (Germany) to Heidelberg (Germany) · about 470 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Hamburg to Heidelberg, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €35.47 for travel on 20 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €25.48 for travel on 9 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 10 h 07 min (6 journeys) | about 8 h 14 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Hamburg to Heidelberg: what to expect
Hamburg and Heidelberg are about 470 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 470 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Hamburg–Heidelberg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €28.73, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Heidelberg
- Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest university. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Heidelberg's library, founded in 1421, is the oldest existing public library in Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Heidelberg's giant wine tun, built in 1751, held 221,726 litres, and a dance floor was built on top of it. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Hamburg to Heidelberg
How long does the journey from Hamburg to Heidelberg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 10 h 07 min by train and about 8 h 14 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €25.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 9 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €35.47. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €28.73). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €35.47 and the lowest bus fare €25.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.