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Trip Overview

The bus between Heilbronn and Essen takes 7h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Heilbronn to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 5m
Duration
418 km
Distance
€45
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Heilbronn to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Heilbronn and Essen. The service departs Heilbronn at 7:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Essen at 02:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heilbronn to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 418.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Heilbronn, Germany and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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