Heidelberg to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Essen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 11m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 21m

€49–162

Heidelberg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 PM → 1:50 AM
Arrives next day
3h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
2:02 AM → 6:58 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
3:43 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
3:43 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
3:43 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
3:43 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:34 AM → 6:50 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
3:43 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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