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4.6Travel Information between Mannheim and Essen
 Distance | 149 miles (241 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $96 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $16 (€14) • 5 h |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $96 (€87) • 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 149 miles (241 km) to Essen from Mannheim. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Mannheim to Essen.
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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Essen
Travel to Essen 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 Mannheim to Essen.
There are 3 options to travel from Mannheim to Essen including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Essen from Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Essen:
Taking a bus costs $80 (€72) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $96 (€87).
A bus is $16 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $32 (€29) from Mannheim to Essen.
The quickest way to travel to Essen from Mannheim is by flight, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance from Mannheim to Essen is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Essen is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 5 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Essen from Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Essen:
- Buses most often depart from Mannheim at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains from Mannheim to Essen most often leave from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Mannheim to Essen:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Mannheim to Essen tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Mannheim to Essen tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from Mannheim to Essen with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct buses per day to take to Essen with FlixBus.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Essen with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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