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Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Essen

Average Price$22 - $90Average Duration6h 25m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$95 - $213Average Duration2h 57m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $61Average Duration3h 10m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Heidelberg to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket Price$45
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:00am
Distance256 km
Latest bus departure10:35pm

Heidelberg to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Heidelberg - Essen

  1. How long is the bus ride from Heidelberg to Essen?

    The bus ride from Heidelberg to Essen takes 6h 25m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Essen in about 5h 50m.

  2. How far is Heidelberg from Essen?

    Heidelberg and Essen are 256 km (159 miles) apart.

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

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

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essen?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Heidelberg to Essen. The ticket price for this bus starts at $22, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Heidelberg to Essen?

    The bus from Heidelberg to Essen will cost you $45, on average.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Heidelberg to Essen will emit less CO2 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 Heidelberg to Essen

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Heidelberg to Essen

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