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    Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Alte Eppelheimer StraßeNo tags
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      Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
      Alte Eppelheimer StraßeNo tags
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        Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
        Alte Eppelheimer StraßeNo tags
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          Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
          Alte Eppelheimer StraßeNo tags
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            Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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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.

            11carpool per day
            3h 20mAverage Duration
            257 kmDistance
            11kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$44 - $67Average Duration6h 35m
            6kg CO₂e
            Average Price$84 - $196Average Duration3h 14m
            6kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average Price$28 - $52Average Duration3h 20m
            11kg CO₂e

            Bus Essen to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket Price$52
            Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
            Number of daily buses3
            Earliest bus departure6:15am
            Distance256 km
            Latest bus departure8:30pm

            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.

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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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