The average bus between Dresden and Heidelberg takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 8h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dresden to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dresden and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Heidelberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Dresden to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
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The distance between Dresden and Heidelberg is 402.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a bus from Dresden central station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 28m.