What is the best way to travel from Mannheim to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Essen from Mannheim. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Mannheim?
You can reach Essen with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 19/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 20/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 21/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 21/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 22/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:30Mannheim12:30Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Mannheim (Germany) at 24/06/2026 09:30:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 25/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Mannheim to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Mannheim in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 19/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Fastest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 20/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 21/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 21/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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BlaBlaCar Bus18h 30m000:15MannheimCentral Coach Station18:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 22/06/2026 00:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:30Mannheim12:30Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Mannheim (Germany) at 24/06/2026 09:30:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar Bus19h 10m013:30MannheimCentral Coach Station08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 25/06/2026 13:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Mannheim to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Mannheim and Essen?
In Mannheim, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Luzenberg Train Station or Central Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Mannheim? With 1 connections between 2 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Mannheim and Essen, you can pay as low as £17 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 3h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Mannheim and Essen are BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Mannheim and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ludwigshafen or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Mannheim City Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Mannheim to Essen?
The most popular companies between Mannheim and Essen, are BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus
All you need to know when you travel from Mannheim to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Mannheim to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Mannheim to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Mannheim?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Mannheim.
How far is Essen from Mannheim?
The distance between Mannheim and Essen is 241.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mannheim and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 41 kgs, and a flight 59 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mannheim to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Mannheim and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Mannheim and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
