How to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $492.

Distance: 638 miles (1027 km)

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$492

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$126

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$99

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$248

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6h 4m

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21h 28m

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10h 46m

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10h 16m

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim is a train with an average price of $99 (€83).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Mannheim:

A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $126 (€106).

A train is $394 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $492 (€411).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 46m.

Bus takes on average 21h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 14m sooner (4h 4m by flight vs 12h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $492 (€411) compared to roughly $248 (€207) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Barcelona to Mannheim

How to get from Barcelona to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3140 · 30484
    6:00 AM22h55
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    4:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3140 · 30484
    6:00 AM22h55
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    4:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2523
    9:00 PM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:00 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 PM24h19
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:59 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 PM24h49
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    11:59 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM19h55
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    9:15 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 1681
    10:00 PM2h10
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:10 AMFrankfurt Hahn Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2521
    8:50 AM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1868
    7:05 PM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:05 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1791One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim is a train with an average price of $99 (€83).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Mannheim:

A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $126 (€106).

A train is $394 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Mannheim costing on average $492 (€411).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 46m.

Bus takes on average 21h 28m.

The distance from Barcelona to Mannheim is approximately 638 miles (1027 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Mannheim is:
  • Around 110 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with AVE to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Vueling, Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.
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