Bus Tickets from Essen to Heidelberg

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Next departures to Heidelberg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Heidelberg

Average PriceUS$36 - US$36Average Duration6h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$39 - US$109Average Duration3h 14m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$25 - US$37Average Duration3h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling 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, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance256 km
Latest bus departure3:50pm

Essen to Heidelberg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Heidelberg

  1. How far is Essen from Heidelberg?

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

  2. 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.

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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Bus from Essen to Heidelberg

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