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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Heilbronn

Composite routes from Essen to Heilbronn

Cheapest
3 h 10 min
Car
374 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 20m
6 times a week
$38.17–$52.16
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$458.01–$1,208.65
Air France
Website
4h 27m
Every day
$152.67–$458.01
Lufthansa
Website
3h 11m
Every day
$203.56–$763.36
Eurowings
Website
4h 6m
Wednesday to Friday
$165.39–$394.40
Swiss
Website
3h 32m
Monday to Saturday
$318.06–$763.36
Train operators
Found: 4
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Go Ahead BW
Website
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
NS
Website
31 min
Twice daily
$13.99–$34.35
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 24m
Hourly
$69.97–$82.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Go Ahead BW
Website
39 min
Hourly
$12.72–$25.45
+49 711 400 534 44
+49 711 400 534 44
Call
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
+49 7821 9960770
+49 7821 9960770
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Heilbronn is to bus which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Essen to Heilbronn?

The distance between Essen and Heilbronn is 406 km. The road distance is 375.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Essen to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Essen to Heilbronn is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Heilbronn train arrive?

Essen to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Heilbronn is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Essen to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Essen to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 627+ hotels available in Heilbronn. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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