Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€36

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€46

Fastest journey on Sep 19

1 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

1 h 22 m

Trains on Sep 19

24

Distance

194 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 24 trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf, including 7 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.

  • Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2046
    2:41 PM2h40
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    5:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2048
    4:41 PM2h40
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    7:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2440
    6:41 PM2h40
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    9:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1011
    3:32 PM1h21
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    4:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1013
    5:39 PM1h21
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    7:00 PMMannheim Hbf
    401One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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Driving

€54

Average price

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€36

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf:

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Mannheim Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Mannheim Hbf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €36 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.

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 Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2048
On time
4:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2h40
7:21 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 725 · ICE 201
On time
4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h43
6:28 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1013
On time
5:39 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h21
7:00 PM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 727 · ICE 613
Delayed
5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h40
5:46 PM 5:46 PMMannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2440
Delayed
6:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2h40
7:26 PM 7:26 PMMannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 729 · ICE 203
On time
6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h43
8:28 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1015
On time
7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h23
8:53 PM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 1021 · S67:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
3h43
11:24 PM Mannheim Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 821 · ICE 615
On time
7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h40
9:25 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS6 · ICE 205
On time
8:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h45
10:26 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2442 · S68:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
3h33
12:14 AM Mannheim Hbf2 transfers
Saturday, September 19
Deutsche BahnS11 · IC 2040
On time
8:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2h40
11:21 AM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 529 · ICE 2513
On time
8:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h39
10:26 AM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 119
On time
9:00 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h49
10:49 AM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 915
On time
9:32 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h21
10:53 AM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 621 · ICE 515
On time
9:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h38
11:25 AM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 217
On time
10:00 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h51
11:51 AM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 919
On time
1:31 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h22
2:53 PM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 629 · ICE 519
On time
1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h40
3:25 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS6 · IC 2046
On time
2:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
2h40
5:21 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 721 · ICE 2519
On time
2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h41
4:26 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1011
On time
3:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h21
4:53 PM Mannheim Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 723 · ICE 611
On time
3:47 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h38
5:25 PM Mannheim Hbf
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 1h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11
Distance
120 miles (194 km)
Average train duration
1h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 16m
First train
1:50 AM
Last train
9:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Mannheim Hbf from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €15, while the average price is around €54.
The train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf takes 1h 16m and runs 11 per day.
The distance by train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf is 120 miles (194 km).
The first train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf leaves at 1:50 AM.
The last train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf leaves at 9:50 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around €11.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf.
Since both Cologne Messe/Deutz and Mannheim Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Mannheim Hbf include Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Offenburg.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf

Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Mannheim Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Mannheim Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Mannheim Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Mannheim
Köln Messe/DeutzKöln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 KölnWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre

Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 12m · €3 · every ~3 min
Subway1, 9, 4, 3 · 15m · €2 · every ~52 min

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.

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