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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 5 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Central Train StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: HeidelbergDestination location: Heidelberg Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 5 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Central Train StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: HeidelbergDestination location: Heidelberg Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 5 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Central Train StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: HeidelbergDestination location: Heidelberg Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 5 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Central Train StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: HeidelbergDestination location: Heidelberg Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 5 atDeparture city: EssenDeparture location: Essen Central Train StationArrival time: May 5 atDestination city: HeidelbergDestination location: Heidelberg Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to HeidelbergAmong 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 $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Essen to Heidelberg: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Essen to Heidelberg Train
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The cheapest trip from Essen to Heidelberg was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $105To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Heidelberg, as early as possible.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Heidelberg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Heidelberg.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Heidelberg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Heidelberg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Essen to Heidelberg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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