How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Heidelberg start from $43. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Heidelberg is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Heidelberg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Heidelberg at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Heidelberg?

A bus trip from Hamburg to Heidelberg generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Hamburg to Heidelberg from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 25m	1:00pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	HAM Airport	16h 25m	10:10pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 57m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 5m	4:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 57m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 5m	4:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 7m	12:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	10h 25m	7:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Harburg	10h 14m	7:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 5m	4:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	16h 25m	10:10pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 7m	12:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 57m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	10h 25m	7:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 5m	4:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	16h 25m	10:10pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 57m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:01am	Harburg	11h 4m	10:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Heidelberg on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	HAM Airport	19h 15m	1:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 57m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:58 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg 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 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

470 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $175	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $263	Average Duration6h 32m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$54 - $88	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Heidelberg?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
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F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Stops in Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,105 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 12105 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Heidelberg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Heidelberg start from $43. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Heidelberg is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Heidelberg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Heidelberg at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Heidelberg?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Heidelberg generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-17

$55

01-18

$57

Today

$50

01-20

No data

01-21

$73

01-22

$49

01-23

$53

01-24

$53

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Heidelberg was searched and found on Jan 22, 2026 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $92 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2026-01-22.