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: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Heidelberg
    Destination location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Heidelberg.

Average Price$24 - $238Average Duration6h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$36 - $161Average Duration3h 16m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $39Average Duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Heidelberg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
3h 20mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Heidelberg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:15am
Distance159 miles (256 km)
Latest bus departure9:00pm

Essen to Heidelberg Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Heidelberg was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $35 for a bus ticket from Essen to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-05-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Heidelberg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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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