The average train between Heilbronn and Essen takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 2:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Heilbronn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Heilbronn to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heilbronn and Essen is 301.6 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 2m.
