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The average bus between Heidelberg and Essen takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. 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 twice daily between Heidelberg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station and arriving at Essen central train station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 310 km.
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.
