What's the distance between Mannheim and Essen by coach?

The journey from Mannheim to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 149 miles (241 km).

How can I get from Mannheim to Essen without driving?

You can reach Essen from Mannheim by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Mannheim to Essen from £49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mannheim to Essen on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:30	ZOB	19h 10m	08:40	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Mannheim to Essen on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	ZOB	19h 30m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	13:30	ZOB	19h 10m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Mannheim to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	ZOB	19h 30m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	13:30	ZOB	19h 10m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Mannheim to Essen on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	ZOB	19h 30m	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	13:30	ZOB	19h 10m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Mannheim to Essen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	ZOB	19h 30m	19:45	Essen	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£52 - £159	Average duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£56 - £191	Average duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £29	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mannheim and Essen?

Stops in Mannheim

A
ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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B
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mannheim to Essen

What's the distance between Mannheim and Essen by coach?
The journey from Mannheim to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 149 miles (241 km).
How can I get from Mannheim to Essen without driving?
You can reach Essen from Mannheim by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

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26/11

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Today

£68

28/11

£58

29/11

£60

30/11

£81

01/12

£56

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Essen was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £56

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 £56 to £97 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 £56, which is on 2025-12-01.