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Heidelberg to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$27.99
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$16.54

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH

Phone:
+49 6131 4975 022
Email:
Website:
dbregiobus-mitte.de/regiobusmitte/view/index.shtml?dbkanal_008=L01_S01_D121_KLR0014_startseite-regiobus-orn_LZ01
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to bus which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Essen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Essen is 357 km. The road distance is 310 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

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

The train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essen train from?

Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Essen?

It is currently 22:50 at both, Heidelberg and Essen.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Essen is 310 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to Essen.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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