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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heilbronn to Essen

Composite routes from Heilbronn to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
370 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
$36.90–$52.16
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
4h 3m
Every day
$445.29–$1,145.03
Lufthansa
Website
3h 15m
Every day
$190.84–$699.74
Eurowings
Website
3h 45m
Tuesday to Friday
$165.39–$381.68
Swiss
Website
3h 15m
Every day
$305.34–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 4
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Go Ahead BW
Website
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
NS
Website
30 min
Twice daily
$12.72–$33.08
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 23m
Every 3 hours
$63.61–$76.34
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Go Ahead BW
Website
41 min
Hourly
$12.72–$24.17
+49 711 400 534 44
+49 711 400 534 44
Call
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
1h 18m
Hourly
+49 7821 9960770
+49 7821 9960770
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
4h 33m
Once daily
$23.31
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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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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