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Kunsthalle Mannheim
Major modern and contemporary art museum with a notable collection from the 19th century to today, housed in a striking expanded complex.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
19 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 34 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1027 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Mannheim will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 13 buses that leave Barcelona for Mannheim on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 1027 km distance in an average of 20 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 21 h 15 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $242.
Distance: 638 miles (1027 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $299 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 8m Average total duration 20h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Mannheim:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $119 (€97).
A bus is $212 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $299 (€245).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 20h 38m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€71) compared to roughly $250 (€205) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $163 (€133). The journey takes 20h 38m versus 12h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 24h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 24h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 24h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Mannheim buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h10 | 12:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
3134 · 30480 | 4:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 22h55 | 3:35 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
54152 · 51511 | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 19h10 | 12:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 20h45 | 2:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 20h10 | 2:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 21h15 | 7:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 20h45 | 7:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 23h45 | 10:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h19 | 11:59 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 28h15 | 6:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 25h55 | 4:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
3140 · 30484 | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 22h55 | 4:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h15 | 6:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Mannheim run on average 12 times per day, taking around 20h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 638 miles (1027 km) distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 638 miles (1027 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Mannheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mannheim trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with a notable collection from the 19th century to today, housed in a striking expanded complex.
Large technology and industry museum focused on southwest Germany, with interactive exhibits on industrial history, science, and engineering.
Museum complex covering archaeology, world cultures, photography, and regional history across several central Mannheim venues.
Large landscaped park with gardens, water features, and leisure areas, widely regarded as one of Mannheim’s top green spaces.
Mannheim’s distinctive grid-pattern city center, unusual in Germany and essential for understanding the city’s layout and identity.
Mannheim’s main shopping boulevard and one of the city’s busiest pedestrian axes, useful for experiencing central urban life.
A classic specialty from the nearby Palatinate, made with pork, potatoes, and spices stuffed into a stomach casing. It is strongly associated with the Mannheim region and traditional local taverns.
A thin, crisp flatbread topped traditionally with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Popular across the Rhine-Neckar area, it is a beloved casual dish in Mannheim beer halls and wine taverns.
A creamy cheese spread made with fresh cheese, quark, and paprika, usually served with pretzels. It is a regional favorite in southwestern Germany and often enjoyed with wine or beer.
A fine dining destination in Mannheim recognized for creative tasting menus, polished service, and panoramic city views from an elevated location.
An established upscale restaurant known for refined modern German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. Suitable for a special dinner in Mannheim.
A long-running central restaurant known for well-regarded Vietnamese and Indochinese dishes in a stylish but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are manageable, while hotels and sit-down dining cost more during fairs and business travel peaks.
Service is usually included. Round up for cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is typical for good service; tip by telling staff the total amount.
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Mannheim ZOB, Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße, Mannheim -> Mannheim Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Mannheim by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mannheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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