- 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
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Mannheim will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Mainz for Mannheim on Tue, Aug 04, 2 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 trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 56 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.




Trains from Mainz to Mannheim run on average 9 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Mannheim trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:13 AM Mainz | 1h02 | 7:15 AM Mannheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:37 AM Mainz | 0h44 | 8:21 AM Mannheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Mainz | 0h39 | 8:21 AM Mannheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 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 Hbf -> Paradeplatz, Mannheim
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz to Mannheim 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mainz to Mannheim trains use the Mainz Hbf to Mannheim Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Use this guide to compare Mainz and Mannheim train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz 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 options include: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Römisches Theater 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 options include: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.
Mainz-Laubenheim is 3 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz-Laubenheim 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 options include: Zum Laubenheimer Ried - Da Giovanni, Mainzer Hof, Pizza Roma, Bäckerei Werner
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz-Laubenheim. ATMs are available at Mainz-Laubenheim.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz-Laubenheim. Information desks are available at Mainz-Laubenheim.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz-Laubenheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz-Laubenheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz-Laubenheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz-Laubenheim.
Nearby hotels include Goldene Ente.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd is 9 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd 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 options include: Restaurant Tennisklause, Istanbul, Pasta Bar, Pizzeria Corona
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld Süd.
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