- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$252
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$252
Fastest journey on Sep 01
16 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
16 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 01
1
Distance
1255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Stockholm will cost around $252 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $252.
It's difficult to get from Mannheim to Stockholm without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $135, while a flight costs an average of $815.
Distance: 779 miles (1255 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price Cheapest | $815 Average price | $222 Average price | $429 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 32m Average total duration 26h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.8 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Stockholm:
A train is $87 (€70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Stockholm costing on average $222 (€179).
A train is $680 (€549) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Stockholm costing on average $815 (€658).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 8m.
Bus takes on average 26h 2m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (16h 8m by train vs 17h 18m by car) and roughly $294 (€238) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 (€109) vs $429 (€347)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:03 PM Mannheim | 16h53 | 9:56 AM Stockholm | 2 transfers | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Mannheim to Stockholm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 779 miles (1255 km) distance in 14h 19m.
Distance 779 miles (1255 km) |
Average train duration 16h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 14h 19m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Most Mannheim to Stockholm trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Mannheim and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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