- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
18 h 45 m
Average duration
19 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
900 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mannheim to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Rome will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 10 buses that leave Mannheim for Rome on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 900 km distance in an average of 19 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 45 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 20 h 25 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 Mannheim to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 559 miles (900 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $354 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 22m Average total duration 22h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg 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 Mannheim to Rome:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Rome costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 2m.
Bus takes on average 22h 52m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $354 (€285) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $259 (€209). The journey takes 22h 52m versus 12h 45m 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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 20h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. 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 | 8:30 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 21h05 | 5:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 20h45 | 6:05 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 18h45 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 21h45 | 1:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 23h00 | 6:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 18h50 | 1:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 20h25 | 6:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 19h10 | 9:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 19h20 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Mannheim to Rome run on average 12 times per day, taking around 22h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 559 miles (900 km) distance in 18h 45m.
Distance 559 miles (900 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 45m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
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A grand baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, elegant facades, and constant street life. One of Rome’s classic strolling areas.
A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
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Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
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Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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