What is the best way to travel from Essen to Heilbronn?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Heilbronn from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Heilbronn from Essen?
You can reach Heilbronn with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus10h 10m006:15EssenCentral Station16:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus8h 5m022:15EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m012:20Dusseldorf Airport15:50Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 12:20:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m009:00Dusseldorf Airport12:30Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 09:00:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Carpool Monday
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 16/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus9h 45m008:45EssenCentral Station18:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus7h 30m004:15EssenCentral Station11:45HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 04:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 50m020:30EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m014:30Dusseldorf Airport18:00Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 14:30:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m016:30Dusseldorf Airport20:10Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 16:30:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m014:00Essen17:50Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus7h 30m004:15EssenCentral Station11:45HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 04:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus9h 25m009:05EssenCentral Station18:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus11h 35m008:40EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 08:40:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Heilbronn?
You can get to Heilbronn from Essen in just 3h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m012:20Dusseldorf Airport15:50Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 12:20:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m009:00Dusseldorf Airport12:30Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 09:00:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus8h 5m022:15EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus10h 10m006:15EssenCentral Station16:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Carpool Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 16/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus7h 30m004:15EssenCentral Station11:45HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 04:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 45m008:45EssenCentral Station18:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus9h 50m020:30EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/12/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m014:30Dusseldorf Airport18:00Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 14:30:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m016:30Dusseldorf Airport20:10Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 16:30:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m014:00Essen17:50Heilbronn0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus7h 30m004:15EssenCentral Station11:45HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 04:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 25m009:05EssenCentral Station18:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus11h 10m009:05EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Carpool Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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FlixBus11h 35m008:40EssenCentral Station20:15HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 08:40:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Essen to Heilbronn
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Heilbronn?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Heilbronn you will be arriving at Central Station, Neckarsulm Train Station or Rathaus Train Station, 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 Heilbronn from Essen? With 4 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Train 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 Essen and Heilbronn, you can pay as low as £23 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 Heilbronn in just 3h 30m.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 Essen and Heilbronn 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 Essen and Heilbronn 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 Gelsenkirchen or to Weinsberg, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at . 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 Essen to Heilbronn?
The most popular companies between Essen and Heilbronn, 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 Essen to Heilbronn
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Heilbronn. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Heilbronn
How can I reach Heilbronn from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Heilbronn from Essen.
How far is Heilbronn from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Heilbronn is 300.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Heilbronn?
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 Essen to Heilbronn?
You can get to Heilbronn with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Heilbronn?
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 Heilbronn in just 3h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Essen and to Heilbronn
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Heilbronn. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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