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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: Mannheim Train station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: Mannheim Train station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: Mannheim Train station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: Mannheim Train station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: Mannheim Train station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Mannheim.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $213Average Duration19h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$25 - $137Average Duration2h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $34Average Duration3h 10m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Mannheim

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Mannheim: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$93
Average train trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily trains15.75
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance151 miles (242 km)
Latest train departure11:00pm

Essen to Mannheim Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Mannheim was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $136 for a train ticket from Essen to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-06-21.

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 Essen and Mannheim is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Mannheim.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Mannheim, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Mannheim, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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

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