What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Mannheim?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mannheim is to rideshare which costs €15 - €19 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mannheim is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Mannheim?

The distance between Essen and Mannheim is 322 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Mannheim without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Mannheim?

The train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mannheim bus from?

Essen to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mannheim train from?

Essen to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Mannheim is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Mannheim bus arrive?

Essen to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Mannheim train arrive?

Essen to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mannheim is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Essen to Mannheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Mannheim?

Book your Essen to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Mannheim?

Book your Essen to Mannheim bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Mannheim.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Mannheim?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Mannheim. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Mannheim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Mannheim by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2h 26m
€40–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Mannheimrideshare 300.6 km
3h 18m
€15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus 027 / ...
6h 15m
€22–40
Drive 300.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mannheimcar 300.4 km
2h 36m
€43–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 17m
€102–244

Essen to Mannheim by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Mannheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Mannheim central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Hak Bus also services this route twice a week.

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