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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Heppenheim is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Heppenheim is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Heppenheim?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Heppenheim. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heppenheim, Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Heppenheim?

The distance between Essen and Heppenheim is 314 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Heppenheim without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Essen to Heppenheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heppenheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Heppenheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Heppenheim is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Heppenheim train arrive?

Essen to Heppenheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Heppenheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Heppenheim is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Essen to Heppenheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Heppenheim?

There are 994+ hotels available in Heppenheim.

Essen to Heppenheim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Heppenheim by train, bus, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heppenheim, Bahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
2h 55m
€39–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Darmstadt central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 18m
€32–44
Drive 281.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Heppenheimcar 281.5 km
2h 24m
€40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heppenheim, Bahnhoftrain
3h 38m
€105–221
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h 17m
€45–103

Essen to Heppenheim by train

117Weekly Trains

2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.6 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Heppenheim, Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Darmstadt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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