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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Mannheim to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 2 min
Car
102 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Mannheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

Questions and Answers

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 $16.30 - $21.74 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 23m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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 5h 55m.

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 every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Essen?

The distance between Mannheim and Essen is 322 km. The road distance is 305.3 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 23m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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

The train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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-Express, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mannheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Essen is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 5h 55m. There are no good options to fly between Mannheim to Essen.

Where does the Mannheim to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Essen train arrive?

Mannheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Essen is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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.
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