- Must visit
Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen
Major museum complex for archaeology, world cultures, photography, and regional history. A top choice for breadth and high-quality exhibitions.
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Strasbourg to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Mannheim will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 6 buses that leave Strasbourg for Mannheim on Tue, Aug 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Strasbourg to Mannheim:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Mannheim costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 44m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Mannheim buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51511 | 10:25 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 2h15 | 12:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 2h25 | 11:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 2h35 | 11:20 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Strasbourg to Mannheim run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Mannheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mannheim trip today.
Major museum complex for archaeology, world cultures, photography, and regional history. A top choice for breadth and high-quality exhibitions.
Renowned art museum with strong collections from the 19th century to contemporary work. The modern building is an attraction in itself.
Museum in the palace focused on theatre and music history. It highlights Mannheim’s influential court culture and performing arts traditions.
Elegant square around the water tower with fountains and gardens. It is Mannheim’s classic promenade and a central meeting place.
Large inner-city park with lawns, paths, and event spaces. It is ideal for relaxing between museums and major landmarks.
Historic grid center known as the Quadrate. Its unusual block system, shops, and urban energy define Mannheim’s distinctive city layout.
A Palatinate potato dish of sliced potatoes, bacon and onions baked until crisp. Common across Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar region as hearty tavern food.
A classic from nearby Heidelberg and Mannheim: flour pancakes sliced into strips and served in strong beef broth. A comforting regional soup.
A sweet yeast pastry formed like a man, often enjoyed for St. Martin and Christmas markets in the region. A nostalgic local baked treat.
Refined modern European fine dining in a polished setting. Known for creative tasting menus and one of Mannheim's strongest gourmet reputations.
Elegant restaurant in the Jugendstil setting of the Dorint hotel. Offers classic French and regional dishes in a formal, old-world atmosphere.
Well-known market hall venue with lively communal seating, local specialties and casual drinks. Good for sampling regional food in a relaxed setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but not a budget destination.
Service is usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Mannheim ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) -> Mannheim Paradeplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg 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.

Most Strasbourg to Mannheim buses use the Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile to Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) station pair. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Mannheim bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile is 1 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de l'Étoile (in the station), Le Petit Bistro (0.2 km), Trattoria da Enzo (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
Available at Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile: Elevators, ramps.
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