The average train between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf is 256.4 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 15m.