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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Heidelberg

Average priceUS$20 - US$42Average duration5h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average priceUS$34 - US$246Average duration3h 18m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$19 - US$44Average duration3h 30m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Heidelberg

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 US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3h 30mAverage duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dortmund to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$96
Average train trip duration3h 18m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure06:36
Distance155 miles
Latest train departure20:36

Dortmund to Heidelberg Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dortmund - Heidelberg

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Heidelberg cost?

    The average train ticket price from Dortmund to Heidelberg is US$96. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Dortmund 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!

  2. How long is the train trip from Dortmund to Heidelberg?

    A train trip between Dortmund and Heidelberg is around 3h 18m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 8m. This is the time it takes to travel the 156 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Dortmund and Heidelberg?

    The number of trains from Dortmund to Heidelberg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Dortmund to Heidelberg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Dortmund and Heidelberg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Heidelberg.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Heidelberg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Dortmund and Heidelberg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Dortmund to Heidelberg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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