The average bus between Heidelberg and Essen takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 54m • 1 change

7h 34m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change

5h 54m • 1 change

7h 34m • 1 change

6h 19m • 1 change

6h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Essen station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Heidelberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Essen is 257 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 14m.