How to get from Amsterdam to Heidelberg
- 422 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 53m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 09m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Heidelberg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 09m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 422 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
422 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €54Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 53m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 7h 09mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€54Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 53m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 257h 09m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Heidelberg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Sloterdijk → Heidelbergbus
FlixBus·7h 09m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Amsterdam to Heidelberg
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 07:00 | 21:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAmsterdam Sloterdijk-HeidelbergBook →
NS IntAmsterdam-FrankfurtBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-HeidelbergBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Heidelberg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heidelberg, about 7h 9m. In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 9m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Heidelberg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Heidelberg?
The most useful route takes about 7h 09m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Heidelberg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 21:15, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Heidelberg?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 21:15.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Heidelberg leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Heidelberg from Amsterdam?
About 422 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Heidelberg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Heidelberg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Heidelberg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Heidelberg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026