What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Heidelberg from Karlsruhe?
You can reach Heidelberg with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar0h 32m011:30Karlsruhe12:00Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 16/06/2026 11:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 32m
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 34m014:30Karlsruhe15:00Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 14:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
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BlaBlaCar0h 37m012:30Karlsruhe13:10Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 12:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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BlaBlaCar0h 34m016:00Karlsruhe16:30Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 16:00:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
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BlaBlaCar0h 43m021:40Karlsruhe22:30Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 21:40:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m008:41KarlsruheCentral Station09:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 08:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 09:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m012:41KarlsruheCentral Station13:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 12:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m016:41KarlsruheCentral Station17:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 16:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 17:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 38m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station01:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 00:38:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 37m005:12KarlsruheCentral Station05:49HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 05:12:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
Cheapest Trains Monday
What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg?
You can get to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe in just 0h 32m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar0h 32m011:30Karlsruhe12:00Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 16/06/2026 11:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 32m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 34m014:30Karlsruhe15:00Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 14:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
Fastest Carpool Friday
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BlaBlaCar0h 37m012:30Karlsruhe13:10Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 12:30:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
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BlaBlaCar0h 34m016:00Karlsruhe16:30Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 16:00:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
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BlaBlaCar0h 43m021:40Karlsruhe22:30Heidelberg0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 21:40:00 to , Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m008:41KarlsruheCentral Station09:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 08:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 09:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m012:41KarlsruheCentral Station13:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 12:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 35m016:41KarlsruheCentral Station17:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 16:41:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 17:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 37m005:12KarlsruheCentral Station05:49HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 05:12:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 38m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station01:16HeidelbergCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 00:38:00 to Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
Fastest Trains Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg
What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Heidelberg?
In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train Station, while in Heidelberg you will be arriving at Central Station, Weststadt/Südstadt Train Station or Seegarten Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Heidelberg in just 0h 32m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Heidelberg are BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Heidelberg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Eppelheim, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Mannheim City Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg?
The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, are BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg
How can I reach Heidelberg from Karlsruhe?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Heidelberg from Karlsruhe.
How far is Heidelberg from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg is 47.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 12 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg?
You can get to Heidelberg with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Heidelberg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Heidelberg in just 0h 32m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Karlsruhe and to Heidelberg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Heidelberg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
