How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Heidelberg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Heidelberg start at R 175. The average price for this route is around R 218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Heidelberg?

The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 89 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Heidelberg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Heidelberg at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Heidelberg produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Stuttgart to Heidelberg from R 123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:15	STR Airport	1h 45m	01:00	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	STR Airport	1h 50m	09:10	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	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	12:30	STR Airport	2h 45m	15:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 17 December
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	11:00	STR Airport	2h 10m	13:10	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Heidelberg on 18 December
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 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	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	09:00	STR Airport	2h 40m	11:40	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 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	STR Airport	1h 55m	06:40	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	09:00	STR Airport	2h 40m	11:40	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 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	STR Airport	2h 40m	11:40	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:21 PM CET.

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 R 127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

79 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 175 - R 371	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 135 - R 2 394	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 127 - R 253	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Heidelberg?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, 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

3.5/511 621 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11621 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 175

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Heidelberg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Heidelberg start at R 175. The average price for this route is around R 218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Heidelberg?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Heidelberg is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 89 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Heidelberg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Heidelberg?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Heidelberg at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Heidelberg?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Heidelberg produces an estimated 2 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

13/12

R 218

14/12

R 187

Today

R 186

16/12

R 176

17/12

R 197

18/12

R 176

19/12

R 176

20/12

R 197

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Heidelberg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 176

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 R 176 to R 290 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 R 176, which is on 2025-12-16.