The average train between Heidelberg and Essen takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.
Trains run twice daily between Heidelberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Essen is 257 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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