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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 2 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel Bad Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Heidelberg.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $80Average Duration4h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$11 - $19Average Duration2h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $33Average Duration2h 30m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Basel to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2h 35mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Basel to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$16
Average train trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:27am
Distance136 miles (219 km)

Basel to Heidelberg Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Heidelberg was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $13 for a train ticket from Basel to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-07-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Basel to Heidelberg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Heidelberg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Basel and Heidelberg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Basel to Heidelberg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Heidelberg?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Basel and Heidelberg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $16 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Heidelberg, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Heidelberg in about 2h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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