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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heilbronn to Essen

Composite routes from Heilbronn to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
374 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$59.80

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.29–$1,145.03

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$381.68

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

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:
$12.72–$33.08

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$24.17

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Heilbronn to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Essen is to rideshare which costs $19.91 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Essen?

The distance between Heilbronn and Essen is 420 km. The road distance is 373.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Heilbronn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Essen train from?

Heilbronn to Essen train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Essen?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Essen is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Essen bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Essen train arrive?

Heilbronn to Essen train services, operated by Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Essen is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Heilbronn to Essen.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heilbronn to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heilbronn and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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