The average train between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf. 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 5 times a day between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf is 256.4 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 21m.