There are 4 ways to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re / ...
3h 10m€78–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donaueschingen to Tübingen central stationbus 101
- Take the bus from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbfbus Re6
- Take the bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhofbus
3h 59m€26–44Drive 164.9 km
- Drive from Donaueschingen to Heilbronncar 164.9 km
1h 38m€30–43Train via Karlsruhe
- Take the train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Harmonietrain 85457 / ...
4h 21m
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Donaueschingen and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf via Rottweil Bahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Donaueschingen and Heilbronn is 195 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.
The best way to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn, including transfers.
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Donaueschingen station.
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), depart from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung station.
The best way to get from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Donaueschingen, Germany and Heilbronn, Germany?
You can take a train from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung to Heilbronn Hbf via Rottweil Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof via Tübingen central station, Tübingen Hauptbahnhof, and Hauptbf in around 3h 59m.
Train from Donaueschingen Mitte/Siedlung to Rottweil Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Schedules at
- SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €10–13
- 1st Class Ticket
- €14–20
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
- Phone
- +49 721 61075885
- [email protected]
- Website
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Harmonie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Donaueschingen to Tübingen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Bus from Hauptbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tübingen central station.
Donaueschingen to Heilbronn train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), arrive at Rottweil Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donaueschingen to Heilbronn is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Donaueschingen to Heilbronn.
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