Heilbronn to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Essen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 408 km
Distance: €83
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

4h 20m

€60–194

Heilbronn to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Heilbronn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 6:32 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 11:21 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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