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Pergamonmuseum – Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring the large Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main Pergamonmuseum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mannheim to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Berlin will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 4 buses that leave Mannheim for Berlin on Sat, Jul 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 482 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $220 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Berlin:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Berlin costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Berlin costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $107 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 7h 12m versus 6h 41m 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, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 10h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Berlin buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 10h00 | 4:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 10h25 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 13h00 | 12:00 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 12h24 | 11:24 AM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 9h20 | 8:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 9h35 | 8:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 13h14 | 12:19 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 13h25 | 12:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 9h55 | 7:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 10h30 | 7:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mannheim to Berlin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 299 miles (482 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 299 miles (482 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring the large Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main Pergamonmuseum is closed for renovation.
One of Museum Island’s highlights, famous for the bust of Nefertiti and major Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
Major contemporary art museum in a former railway station, known for large-scale installations and international artists.
Berlin’s most famous cultural precinct, ideal for walking between major museums and historic architecture.
Berlin’s historic boulevard lined with major institutions, grand buildings, and easy access to key sights.
Berlin’s central park, excellent for long walks, cycling, and relaxing between major landmarks.
Berlin’s iconic street food: sliced pork sausage covered with curried ketchup and usually served with fries. It became a symbol of postwar Berlin snack culture.
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