The distance between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heidelberg → Saarbrücken if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.
There are several options for getting from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (77 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Saarbrücken and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 1h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail and FlixTrain run train services between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Heidelberg is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg. Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saarbrücken and Heidelberg. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saarbrücken to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 45m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 149km (92 miles) |
Train to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h 55m | twice a week | 147km (91 miles) | |
Train to Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt | 2h 30m | €29($29) | hourly | 146km (91 miles) |
Bus | 2hrs | €11($11) | 6 times a week | 154km (96 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €26($26) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
Süwex
Abellio
ABELLIO Rail
The following major airports near Heidelberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.