How far is Heidelberg from Stuttgart by coach?

The journey from Stuttgart to Heidelberg by coach covers an approximate distance of 49 miles (79 km).

What is the best way to go from Stuttgart to Heidelberg without a car?

You can reach Heidelberg from Stuttgart by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Stuttgart to Heidelberg from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	13:30	STR Airport	2h 10m	15:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	13:30	STR Airport	2h 10m	15:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10	Kornwestheim	1h 55m	12:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	09:40	STR Airport	2h 5m	11:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	09:40	STR Airport	2h 5m	11:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10	Kornwestheim	1h 55m	12:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	09:40	STR Airport	2h 5m	11:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart 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 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £20	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £80	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £12	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,365 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11365 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £8

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Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Heidelberg?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stuttgart to Heidelberg

How far is Heidelberg from Stuttgart by coach?
The journey from Stuttgart to Heidelberg by coach covers an approximate distance of 49 miles (79 km).
What is the best way to go from Stuttgart to Heidelberg without a car?
You can reach Heidelberg from Stuttgart by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£10

17/11

£9

Today

£8

19/11

£8

20/11

£7

21/11

£8

22/11

£8

23/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Heidelberg was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £14 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-20.