4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Mannheim to Essen
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mannheim to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Essen will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 8 buses that leave Mannheim for Essen on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €109 Average price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Mannheim to Essen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Mannheim to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Essen buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 8h20 | 11:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:20 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 7h28 | 3:48 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 5h55 | 9:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mannheim to Essen
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Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie from Mannheim to EssenYou can travel by bus between Mannheim to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Mannheim to Essen
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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