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ITZurich to Heidelberg Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Heidelberg (Germany) · about 226 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Heidelberg, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €17.48 for travel on 20 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 22 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 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.
Zurich to Heidelberg: what to expect
Zurich and Heidelberg are about 226 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 an international route from Switzerland to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 226 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 Zurich–Heidelberg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €17.98, 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: Zurich to Heidelberg
How long does the journey from Zurich to Heidelberg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 22 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Heidelberg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €17.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 20 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €17.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Heidelberg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.