- Must visit
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
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Mannheim will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 14 buses that leave Stuttgart for Mannheim on Mon, Jun 22, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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 Stuttgart to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Stuttgart to Mannheim:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Mannheim costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 42m 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.
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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Mannheim buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h20 | 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h30 | 12:10 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h40 | 3:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h00 | 9:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h20 | 12:50 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 2h00 | 12:50 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h10 | 1:25 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h55 | 2:35 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 1h55 | 7:35 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 2h20 | 9:40 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stuttgart to Mannheim run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:40 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
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