How to get from Zurich to Heidelberg
- 226 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Heidelberg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 24m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 226 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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226 km
Zurich to Heidelberg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich Airport → Heidelbergbus
FlixBus·4h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Zurich to Heidelberg
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:40 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 03:40 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 03:40
- 06:50
- 09:15
- 11:25
- 15:25
- 16:00
- 16:25
- 23:30
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 Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Heidelberg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Heidelberg, about 4h 24m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Heidelberg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Heidelberg?
The most useful route takes about 4h 24m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Heidelberg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:40 and the last at 23:30, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Heidelberg?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 03:40 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Heidelberg leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Heidelberg from Zurich?
About 226 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Heidelberg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Heidelberg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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: 5 Oct 2026