How far is Heidelberg from Essen?

Heidelberg and Essen are 256 km (159 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heidelberg to Essen?

Buses departing from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Bus from Heidelberg to Essen starting at US$20 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Essen

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$32 - US$47	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$61 - US$155	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average PriceUS$20 - US$39	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

US$20Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Heidelberg to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$33

Average Bus Trip Duration6h 5m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:20am

Distance256 km

Latest bus departure8:55pm

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Where are the popular stops in Heidelberg and Essen?

Stops in Heidelberg

A - Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz

B - Heidelberg

C - Heidelberg Central Station

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions on the trip Heidelberg - Essen

How far is Heidelberg from Essen?
Heidelberg and Essen are 256 km (159 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heidelberg to Essen?
Buses departing from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz in Heidelberg will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Heidelberg to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Heidelberg to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Heidelberg to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Heidelberg by bus?

Bus from Heidelberg to Essen

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Train from Heidelberg to Essen

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