What is the distance between Essen and Mannheim?

The distance between Essen and Mannheim is around 241 km (149 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Mannheim?

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

Bus Essen to Mannheim from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Mannheim on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	19h	4:55am	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	18h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Mannheim on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	19h	4:55am	ZOB	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Mannheim on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	18h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Mannheim on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	19h	4:55am	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	18h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Mannheim on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	19h	4:55am	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	18h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

242 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $223	Average Duration19h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $231	Average Duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $50	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Mannheim?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Mannheim

A
ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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B
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

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FlixBus

3.5/511,408 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Mannheim by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Mannheim?
The distance between Essen and Mannheim is around 241 km (149 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Mannheim?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at ZOB, in Mannheim.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$180

11-22

$132

Today

$115

11-24

$94

11-25

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

$134

11-28

$106

The cheapest trip from Essen to Mannheim was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $180 for a bus ticket from Essen to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-24.