How much does a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Mannheim to Essen is US$95. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Mannheim to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Mannheim to Essen?

A train trip between Mannheim and Essen is around 2h 46m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 23m. This is the time it takes to travel the 241 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Mannheim and Essen?

The number of trains from Mannheim to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Mannheim to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Mannheim to Essen?

Trains travelling between Mannheim and Essen leave from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof or ZOB and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

Trains from Mannheim to Essen | Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn

Compare 3 ways to go from Mannheim to Essen

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$17 - US$178	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$31 - US$285	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average PriceUS$14 - US$42	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Mannheim to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

US$14Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Mannheim to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change

Average Ticket PriceUS$95

Average train trip duration2h 46m

Number of daily trains15

Earliest train departure4:01am

Distance242 km

Latest train departure9:35pm

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

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Deutsche Bahn

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Mannheim to Essen Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Mannheim and Essen?

Stops in Mannheim

A - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Frequently asked questions on the trip Mannheim - Essen

How much does a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Mannheim to Essen is US$95. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Mannheim to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Mannheim to Essen?
A train trip between Mannheim and Essen is around 2h 46m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 23m. This is the time it takes to travel the 241 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Mannheim and Essen?
The number of trains from Mannheim to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Mannheim to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Mannheim to Essen?
Trains travelling between Mannheim and Essen leave from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof or ZOB and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Mannheim and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Mannheim and Essen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Mannheim to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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