How far is Mannheim from Essen?

Mannheim and Essen are 241 km (149 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from ZOB in Mannheim will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Bus Mannheim to Essen from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mannheim to Essen on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	ZOB	19h 10m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Essen on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	ZOB	19h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	ZOB	19h 10m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Essen on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	ZOB	19h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	ZOB	19h 10m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Essen on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	ZOB	19h 10m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	ZOB	19h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Mannheim to Essen on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	ZOB	19h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:33 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Mannheim to Essen

We recommend carpooling

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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

242 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $239	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $355	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $54	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Mannheim and Essen?

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mannheim to Essen by bus

How far is Mannheim from Essen?
Mannheim and Essen are 241 km (149 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mannheim to Essen?
Buses departing from ZOB in Mannheim will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$172

11-17

$150

Today

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$115

11-21

$108

11-22

$100

11-23

$137

The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Essen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $100

To 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 $100 to $172 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 $100 which is on 2025-11-22.