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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Essen is to rideshare which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Essen is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Essen?

The distance between Mannheim and Essen is 322 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €110.

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

The train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Essen is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Mannheim to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Essen is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mannheim to Essen.

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

Book your Mannheim to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Mannheim to Essen?

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

Mannheim to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Mannheim to Essen 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 25m
€40–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mannheim to Essenrideshare 301.1 km
3h 17m
€15–20
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
5h 39m
€20–45
Drive 301.1 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Essencar 301.1 km
2h 42m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2h 54m
€102–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
6h 20m
€24–40

Mannheim to Essen by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.3 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 5h 39m.

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