There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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 Holzwickede to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3h 53mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
6h 26m€27–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Heidelberg304.1 km
2h 46mDrive 304.1 km
- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelbergcar 304.1 km
2h 46m€43–62Train, fly
- Take the train from Holzwickede to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 34m€118–219Bus via Mannheim Hbf
- Take the bus from Dortmund to Mannheim, ZOBbus
7h 59m
Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Heidelberg is 353 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–210
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27–210
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Holzwickede to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hak Bus
Bus from Dortmund to Mannheim, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Hak Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Heidelberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Heidelberg.
There are 1257+ hotels available in Heidelberg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Heidelberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















