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Compare train, coach and flight for Mainz to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Essen from Mainz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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FAQs: Mainz to Essen
Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mainz to Essen.
There are 3 ways to get from Mainz to Essen: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Essen is a coach with an average price of £12.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Essen:
Taking a coach costs £63 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £75 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs £4 less than taking a train, which costs on average £16 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Essen from Mainz is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Getting to Essen by coach takes 4 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 38 min.
The Mainz to Essen distance is approximately 115 miles.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Essen is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Essen as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Mainz to Essen:
- Trains from Mainz to Essen most often leave from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Essen:
- You can go to Essen from Mainz by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £12 with FlixBus from Mainz to Essen on Omio.
- You can take a train from Mainz to Essen with Deutsche Bahn or TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH. Cheap tickets can be found for £16 with Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Essen.
Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Essen with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Essen with FlixBus with 5 direct coaches per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Essen with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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