There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 21m€49–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027 / ...
6h 44m€30–50Drive 309.2 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Essen Hbfcar 309.2 km
2h 41m€46–66Train, fly
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 51m€113–193Train via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 25m€59–155Train #2
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 18m€60–130Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
5h 13m€69–175
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 44m.
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 4h 18m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Essen Hbf is 339 km. The road distance is 309.2 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 44m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Heidelberg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Essen Hbf is 309 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Heidelberg to Essen Hbf.
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