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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Mainz
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Mainz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Mainz will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 6 buses that leave Essen for Mainz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 186 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price | £85 Average Price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Mainz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Mainz coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h00 | 17:45 Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Mainz
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Buses from Essen to Mainz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 186 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 186 km |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Essen to MainzYou can travel by bus between Essen to Mainz with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Mainz coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Mainz by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mainz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz), located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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