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Today27 Jul
from US$36
Tomorrow28 Jul
Tue29 Jul
from US$31
Wed30 Jul
Thu31 Jul
Fri1 Aug
Sat2 Aug
from US$36
Sun3 Aug

Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Heidelberg

Bus
Average priceUS$24 - US$79Average duration5h 10m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$33 - US$36Average duration3h 40m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
3h 40mAverage duration
US$33Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average bus trip duration5h 10m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure03:40
Distance140 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Zürich to Heidelberg Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Zürich to Heidelberg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Heidelberg

  1. What's the distance between Zürich and Heidelberg by coach?

    The journey from Zürich to Heidelberg by coach covers an approximate distance of 142 miles (228 km).

  2. How can I get from Zürich to Heidelberg without driving?

    You can reach Heidelberg from Zürich by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/07
US$33
26/07
US$30
Today
US$31
28/07
US$28
29/07
US$27
30/07
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31/07
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01/08
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Heidelberg was searched and found on 29 Jul 2025 with a price of US$27

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

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27, which is on 2025-07-29.

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