Bus Tickets from Essen to Mainz

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Next departures for Essen to Mainz on October 12
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Mainz

Bus
Average PriceUS$25 - US$25Average Duration12h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$148Average Duration2h 40m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Mainz

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Mainz. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Mainz: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance183 km

Essen to Mainz Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Mainz

  1. What is the distance between Essen and Mainz?

    The distance between Essen and Mainz is around 186 km (115 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Mainz?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Mainz, in Mainz.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Mainz was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Mainz, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Mainz!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Mainz, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Mainz.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Mainz?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Mainz to Essen

You can also go to Mainz by train

Train from Essen to Mainz

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