Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Essen | Alte Eppelheimer Straße | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Heidelberg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Heidelberg?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Heidelberg
- A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany - B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany - C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Heidelberg by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Heidelberg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Heidelberg start from $42. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Heidelberg?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Heidelberg is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 256 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Heidelberg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Heidelberg?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Heidelberg at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 3:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Heidelberg?
A bus trip from Essen to Heidelberg generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Heidelberg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
