How far is Essen from Heidelberg?

It's about 256 km (159 miles) from Essen to Heidelberg.

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

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

Bus Essen to Heidelberg from $42 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Essen to Heidelberg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 30m	10:35am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 40m	12:55pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 25m	3:10pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 30m	6:55pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	18h 45m	3:45pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

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We recommend carpooling

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.

12carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

257 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $63	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $290	Average Duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $54	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Heidelberg?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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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

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