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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | ZOB | Essen | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | ZOB | Essen | Fastest |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mannheim to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Mannheim and Essen?
Stops in Mannheim
- AHeinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
- BWilly-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
- C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mannheim to Essen
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Mannheim to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Mannheim to Essen start from PEN 254. The average price for this route is around PEN 267. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mannheim to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Mannheim to Essen is 19h 10m, covering a distance of 243 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Mannheim to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mannheim to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Mannheim to Essen at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 13:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mannheim to Essen?
A bus journey from Mannheim to Essen produces an estimated 6.0581499999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Mannheim to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Mannheim to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mannheim to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mannheim to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Essen was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 107To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mannheim to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 107 to PEN 640 for a bus ticket from Mannheim to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 300, which is on 2026-04-29.
