How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg start at R 486. The average price for this route is around R 729. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Heidelberg is 8h 25m, covering a distance of 341 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Heidelberg route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Heidelberg at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from Leipzig to Heidelberg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Leipzig to Heidelberg from R 609 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:30	Leipzig central station	8h 28m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:40	Merkurpromenade	8h 18m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:30	Leipzig central station	8h 28m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	8h 25m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:40	Merkurpromenade	8h 18m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:30	Leipzig central station	8h 28m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	8h 25m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:40	Merkurpromenade	8h 18m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:30	Leipzig central station	9h 27m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	8h 25m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:55	Leipzig central station	9h 3m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	Merkurpromenade	9h 17m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:30	Leipzig central station	9h 27m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	8h 25m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:30	Leipzig central station	8h 28m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	Merkurpromenade	9h 17m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Heidelberg on 21 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55	Leipzig central station	7h	18:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:30	Leipzig central station	9h 27m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	8h 25m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:55	Leipzig central station	9h 3m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	Merkurpromenade	9h 17m	18:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig 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 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 435, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

338 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 486 - R 1 504	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 558 - R 3 182	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 435 - R 871	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Heidelberg?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Stops in Heidelberg

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 627 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11627 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 486

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Heidelberg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg start at R 486. The average price for this route is around R 729. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Heidelberg is 8h 25m, covering a distance of 341 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Heidelberg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Heidelberg at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Heidelberg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/12

R 665

15/12

R 643

Today

R 623

17/12

R 685

18/12

R 609

19/12

R 705

20/12

R 727

21/12

R 747

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Heidelberg was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 609

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

You can expect to pay from R 609 to R 1 067 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 609, which is on 2025-12-18.