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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Heidelberg?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Essen and Heidelberg is 339 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 47m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Essen to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heidelberg bus from?

Essen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Heidelberg is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 47m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Essen to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Essen to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Heidelberg is 310 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Essen to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Essen to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, 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 via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2h 47m
€53–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint027 / ...
6h 44m
€29–40
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
6h 23m
€43–110
Drive 310.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Heidelberg310.1 km
2h 41m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
3h 1m
€40–120
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3h 35m
€109–263

Essen to Heidelberg by train

177Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.4 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 44m.

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