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

The bus ticket price from Heidelberg to Essen starts at US$30. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from Heidelberg to Essen?

The average travel time between Heidelberg and Essen is around 6h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Heidelberg and Essen?

The number of buses from Heidelberg to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Heidelberg to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Heidelberg to Essen?

When taking the bus from Heidelberg to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heidelberg to Essen?

Buses travelling between Heidelberg and Essen leave from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz or Heidelberg and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Bus Heidelberg to Essen from US$27 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Heidelberg to Essen on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:06	Heidelberg Post Waypoint	8h 9m	17:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:45	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	5h 30m	17:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
20:55	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	6h 10m	03:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
15:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	6h 30m	22:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
17:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	6h 30m	23:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

257 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$30 - US$68	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$31 - US$91	Average duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$32 - US$32	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus Heidelberg to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37

Average bus trip duration6h 5m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure06:20

Distance256 km

Latest bus departure22:35

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 133 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 071 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, Infobus, RegioJet

Heidelberg to Essen Bus

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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 much does a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Heidelberg to Essen starts at US$30. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from Heidelberg to Essen?
The average travel time between Heidelberg and Essen is around 6h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Heidelberg and Essen?
The number of buses from Heidelberg to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Heidelberg to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Heidelberg to Essen?
When taking the bus from Heidelberg to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heidelberg to Essen?
Buses travelling between Heidelberg and Essen leave from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz or Heidelberg and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Heidelberg to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 Essen to Heidelberg

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Train from Heidelberg to Essen

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