What is the best way to travel from Essen to Heilbronn?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses 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 £21 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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FlixBus14h 35m020:30EssenCentral Station11:05HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 04/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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FlixBus12h 25m009:05EssenCentral Station21:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 15m019:44EssenCentral Station23:59HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 19:44:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 25m021:00EssenCentral Station01:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 04/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 0m017:00EssenCentral Station23:00HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 49m010:00EssenCentral Station13:49HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 10:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 51m015:00EssenCentral Station20:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 20:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus10h 5m008:45EssenCentral Station18:50HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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FlixBus8h 5m022:15EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus10h 5m006:20EssenCentral Station16:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 06:20:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 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 06/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 52m023:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport04:52HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 45m006:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:49HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 06:04:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m010:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport16:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m012:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport18:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 12:50:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 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 08/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Heilbronn?
You can get to Heilbronn from Essen in just 3h 45m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. 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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Deutsche Bahn3h 49m010:00EssenCentral Station13:49HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 10:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 15m019:44EssenCentral Station23:59HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 19:44:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 25m021:00EssenCentral Station01:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 04/12/2025 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 51m015:00EssenCentral Station20:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 20:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 0m017:00EssenCentral Station23:00HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 17:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus12h 25m009:05EssenCentral Station21:30HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 09:05:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 03/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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FlixBus14h 35m020:30EssenCentral Station11:05HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/12/2025 20:30:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 04/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus8h 5m022:15EssenCentral Station06:20HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus10h 5m008:45EssenCentral Station18:50HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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FlixBus10h 5m006:20EssenCentral Station16:25HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 05/12/2025 06:20:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 45m006:04Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:49HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 06:04:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 52m023:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport04:52HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m010:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport16:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 1m012:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport18:51HeilbronnCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 12:50:00 to Central Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 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 06/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus10h 0m020:30EssenCentral Station06:30HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:30:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 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 08/12/2025 09:05:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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FlixBus11h 20m012:20EssenCentral Station23:40HeilbronnNeckarsulm Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 12:20:00 to Neckarsulm Train Station, Heilbronn (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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 5 connections between 2 Train 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 Essen and Heilbronn, you can pay as low as £21 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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Heilbronn in just 3h 45m.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 Deutsche Bahn, 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 Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
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 5 connections between Train and Bus, 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 £21 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 45m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
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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