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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 44 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Mannheim Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
IC 2242 · ICE 6778:53 PM3h29Cologne Hbf12:22 AMMannheim Hbf$321One-way1 transfer- IC 6040311:56 PM3h53Cologne Hbf3:49 AMMannheim Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
- ICE 16486:53 AM3h00Cologne Hbf9:53 AMMannheim Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- IC 19408:53 AM3h02Cologne Hbf11:55 AMMannheim Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
- ICE 16406:53 PM2h44Cologne Hbf9:37 PMMannheim Hbf$561One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9115:25 AM1h28Cologne Hbf6:53 AMMannheim Hbf$891One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5159:54 AM1h31Cologne Hbf11:25 AMMannheim Hbf$1151One-way0 transfers
- ICE 51711:54 AM1h31Cologne Hbf1:25 PMMannheim Hbf$1151One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5137:54 AM1h31Cologne Hbf9:25 AMMannheim Hbf$1151One-way0 transfers
- 10909 · ICE 9159:22 AM1h31Cologne Hbf10:53 AMMannheim Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Mannheim Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (2h 6m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 203 | Delayed 6:01 PM 6:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h32 | 7:24 PM 7:24 PMMannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1021 · 25437 · 29533 · S6 | Delayed 6:08 PM 7:53 PMCologne Hbf | 3h31 | 11:24 PM Mannheim Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 615 | Delayed 6:20 PM 7:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h31 | 7:42 PM 7:42 PMMannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 | Delayed 7:25 PM 8:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h32 | 8:48 PM 8:48 PMMannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 617 | Delayed 7:57 PM 9:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h31 | 11:25 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 319 · 4551 | On time 10:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h03 | 1:21 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 619 | On time 11:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h21 | 2:02 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
| ICE 827 · 4553 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h59 | 6:20 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 911 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 6:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28501 · 4295 · 4473 · 13658 | 5:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h49 | 9:21 AM Mannheim Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 511 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 7:25 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 513 | On time 6:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h52 | 9:25 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1648 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 9:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 8:26 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17406 · ICE 913 | On time 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 8:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 10:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 513 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 9:25 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1940 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h02 | 11:55 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 10:26 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 10:53 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 12:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 11:25 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2013 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h33 | 1:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 12:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 225 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h35 | 12:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 2:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 1:25 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1644 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h58 | 3:51 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 2:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17418 · ICE 919 | On time 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 2:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1011 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 4:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 3:25 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1946 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 5:54 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 4:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17422 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 4:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 6:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 611 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 5:25 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1948 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h01 | 7:54 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 6:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10925 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 6:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 8:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 613 | On time 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 7:25 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1640 | 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h44 | 9:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 | On time 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 8:26 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17430 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 8:53 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Mannheim Hbf from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mannheim Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Mannheim Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Mannheim-Luzenberg. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Mannheim Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to Mannheim Hbf from Mannheim city centre
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim Hbf train station facilities and services
Mannheim Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Getting to Mannheim-Luzenberg from Mannheim city centre
Mannheim-Luzenberg is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Luzenberg train station facilities and services
Mannheim-Luzenberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Knackpunkt, Schloss am Meer, Playa del MA, Manufaktur Mannheimer Genusswerk
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Luzenberg. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Luzenberg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Luzenberg. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Luzenberg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Luzenberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mannheim-Luzenberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mannheim-Luzenberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Luzenberg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Corniche Hotel.
Getting to Mannheim-Seckenheim from Mannheim city centre
Mannheim-Seckenheim is 6 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Seckenheim train station facilities and services
Mannheim-Seckenheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Seckenheim. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Seckenheim.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Seckenheim. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Seckenheim.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Seckenheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mannheim-Seckenheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mannheim-Seckenheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Seckenheim.
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