Heidelberg to Essen Hbf Trains

Heidelberg to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 4m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €73
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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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

€49–151

Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:14 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
7h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:43 AM → 6:18 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:14 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
7h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:43 AM → 7:21 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:02 AM
3h • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:13 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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