How much does a train ticket from Heidelberg to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Heidelberg to Essen is $178. The best way to find train tickets from Heidelberg to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Heidelberg to Essen?

A train trip between Heidelberg and Essen is around 3h 2m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 159 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Heidelberg and Essen?

The number of trains from Heidelberg to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Heidelberg to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Heidelberg to Essen | Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus

Train Heidelberg to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$178

Average train trip duration3h 2m

Number of daily trains12

Earliest train departure7:12am

Distance159 miles (256 km)

Latest train departure7:13pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

FlixBus

3.5/58,147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in DE:RegioJet, FlixTrain, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, Eurostar, Slovak Rail

Heidelberg to Essen Trains

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Heidelberg and Essen?

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Heidelberg to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Heidelberg and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Heidelberg to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Heidelberg

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