How to Travel from
Heidelberg to Essen
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
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Heidelberg, Germany → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Essen
Composite routes from Heidelberg to Essen
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2 h 38 min
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308 km.
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4 м
4 м
Keep left
164 м
164 м
Turn left onto Max-Planck-Ring
Max-Planck-Ring, 129 м
129 м
Turn right onto Czernyring
Czernyring, 1 km 521 м
1 km 521 м
Keep right onto Czernyring
Czernyring, 149 м
149 м
Continue onto Czernyring
Czernyring, 241 м
241 м
Turn left onto Czernyring
Czernyring, 279 м
279 м
Keep left onto B 37
2 km 231 м
2 km 231 м
Keep right and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Frankfurt
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, A 5, 170 м
170 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt
Frankfurt, A 5, 15 km 643 м
15 km 643 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 137 km 623 м
137 km 623 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 12 km 615 м
12 km 615 м
Keep right and take B 224 toward Essen-Rüttenscheid
Essen-Rüttenscheid, B 224, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Keep left
155 м
155 м
Continue onto Norbertstraße
Norbertstraße, 2 km 204 м
2 km 204 м
Turn slight right onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and drive toward Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus
Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Rüttenscheider Straße
Rüttenscheider Straße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
3h 33m
Twice daily
$76.34–$89.06
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+49 30 311-682904
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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