How to get from Heidelberg to Berlin
- 476 km as the crow flies
- 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 39m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€36
Cheapest
9h 04m
direct
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heidelberg to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 04m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 476 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
476 km
Heidelberg to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Heidelberg → Berlin Airport BERbus
FlixBus·9h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Heidelberg to Berlin
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:06 and the last at 22:41.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 05:06 | 22:41 |
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heidelberg to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Heidelberg to Berlin Airport BER, about 9h 4m. In total it's roughly €36 over 9h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Heidelberg to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 9h 04m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Heidelberg to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:06 and the last at 22:41, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Heidelberg to Berlin?
36 a day with FlixBus, between 05:06 and 22:41.
How far is Berlin from Heidelberg?
About 476 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Heidelberg to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Heidelberg to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Heidelberg to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Berlin?
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