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What is the best way to travel from Heilbronn to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool and Buses for the journey to Essen from Heilbronn. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 5m
$33
$48
8
Car
3h 50m
$36
$38
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Heilbronn?

You can get to Essen with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
from $33
Friday
from $39
Saturday
Sunday
from $54
Monday
Tuesday
from $39

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Heilbronn
    12:40 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $38

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Heilbronn
    7:40 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    4:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Heilbronn
    7:20 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    7:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

What are the fastest trips from Heilbronn to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Heilbronn in just 3h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 4h 20m
Thursday
from 4h 10m
Friday
from 3h 50m
Saturday
Sunday
from 7h 5m
Monday
Tuesday
from 3h 50m

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Heilbronn
    12:40 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $38

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Heilbronn
    7:40 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    11h 35m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    4:10 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:10 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:05 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Heilbronn
    7:20 PM
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $39
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    7:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Heilbronn
    Neckarsulm Train Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Heilbronn
    Central Station
    6:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Heilbronn to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Heilbronn and Essen?

In Heilbronn, you will usually depart from Central Station, Neckarsulm Train Station or Rathaus Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Heilbronn? With 4 connections between 2 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Heilbronn and Essen, you can pay as low as $33 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 3h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Heilbronn and Essen are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Heilbronn and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Weinsberg or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Heilbronn to Essen?

The most popular companies between Heilbronn and Essen, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

All you need to know when you travel from Heilbronn to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Heilbronn to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Heilbronn to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Heilbronn?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Heilbronn.

How far is Essen from Heilbronn?

The distance between Heilbronn and Essen is 187.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Heilbronn and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 51 kgs, and a flight 74 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Heilbronn to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 3h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Heilbronn and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Heilbronn and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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