Essen to Heidelberg Trains

Essen to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Heidelberg takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

2h 50m
Duration: 333 km
Distance: €69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...

2h 48m

€55–130

Essen to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 3:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 PM → 10:52 PM
2h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Essen to Heidelberg train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 PM → 10:52 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:44 AM

8:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:36 AM → 11:16 AM

9:03 AM → 12:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Essen Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof

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