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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
 | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Heidelberg Central Train Station | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Essen.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Heidelberg to Essen: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Essen was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Heidelberg to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $127 for a train ticket from Heidelberg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-10-03.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Heidelberg to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Heidelberg and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Heidelberg to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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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