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4.6Travel Information to Heidelberg from Essen
 Distance | 159 miles (256 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $92 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 5 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $92 (€83) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 159 miles (256 km) by train, bus or flight between Essen and Heidelberg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Heidelberg.
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How to get from Essen to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Heidelberg.
There are 3 options to travel from Essen to Heidelberg including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Heidelberg from Essen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Heidelberg:
Taking a bus costs $77 (€69) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $92 (€83).
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The quickest way to travel between Essen and Heidelberg is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 30 min.
Getting to Heidelberg by train takes 3 h 11 min on average.
Heidelberg is approximately 159 miles (256 km) away from Essen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Heidelberg is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 5 flights per day.
- 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Essen and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Heidelberg:
- Most travelers take a bus from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Most travelers catch their train from Essen Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Heidelberg:
- You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Essen with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Essen to Heidelberg tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.
- You can go to Heidelberg from Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Heidelberg on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Heidelberg with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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