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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Essen to Heilbronn?
There are usually 5 daily bus trips available from Essen to Heilbronn.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$26.72 | Avg. Price$27.84 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration10h 30m | Duration9h 52m |
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Essen to Heilbronn per day. The average train journey from Essen to Heilbronn takes 9 hours and 34 minutes, but some FlixTrain train trips are as short as 9 hours and 16 minutes.
Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 16m |
Lowest price | $22.12 |
Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
Train lines | 1 |

Which train should you take from Essen to Heilbronn?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Heilbronn. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixTrain | 1 | 9h 34m | $29.57 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Heilbronn from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Bahnhofstraße in Heilbronn after about 9 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Heilbronn
The distance between Essen and Heilbronn is approximately 187 miles, or 301 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Heilbronn on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 7:00am and arrives in Heilbronn around 9 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Heilbronn to Essen.
City Information
Heilbronn

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Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Heilbronn?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofstraße
Heilbronn has one train station.
All train stations in Heilbronn:
Bahnhofstraße
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