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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Aachen to Mannheim:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Mannheim costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Mannheim
How to get from Aachen to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM6h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM6h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10909 · 17410 · ICE 9158:18 AM2h35Aachen Hbf10:53 AMMannheim Hbf$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 13 · ICE 20139:38 AM3h43Aachen Hbf1:21 PMMannheim Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
ICE 13 · ICE 1059:38 AM2h48Aachen Hbf12:26 PMMannheim Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
10909 · ICE 5158:18 AM3h07Aachen Hbf11:25 AMMannheim Hbf$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM6h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße1:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM6h20Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM6h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:35 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Mannheim:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Mannheim costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mannheim by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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