How to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim

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Compare train for Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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€11

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€42

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€19

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2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

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1h 22m

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52m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim costing on average €42.

The fastest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

Yes, you can take a train between Esslingen am Neckar and Mannheim.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 53m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim

How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    5:18 PM1h08
    Esslingen am Neckar
    6:26 PMMannheim
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    5:18 PM1h08
    Esslingen am Neckar
    6:26 PMMannheim
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ​Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH
    5:05 PM0h55
    Esslingen am Neckar
    6:00 PMMannheim
    421One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    6:18 PM1h08
    Esslingen am Neckar
    7:26 PMMannheim
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    7:18 PM1h08
    Esslingen am Neckar
    8:26 PMMannheim
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:18 PM1h08
    Esslingen am Neckar
    9:26 PMMannheim
    411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim.

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You can travel between Esslingen am Neckar and Mannheim by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim costing on average €42.

The fastest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

The distance from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Mannheim as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim:
  • Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.

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