What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Essen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Essen is 337 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Heidelberg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essen bus from?

Heidelberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essen train from?

Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Essen is 310 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Essen?

Book your Heidelberg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 11m
€58–256
Bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
6h 14m
€26–49
Drive 309.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Essencar 309.6 km
2h 42m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 27m
€114–230
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 50m
€65–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027 / ...
6h 44m
€30–55

Heidelberg to Essen by train

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Distance: 337.2 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–240 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 14m.

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