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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €99.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bayreuth to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Mannheim:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Mannheim costing on average €99.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Mannheim
How to get from Bayreuth to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:01 PM 5h20 Bayreuth 12:21 AM Mannheim €82 1 One-way 3 transfers
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7:01 PM 5h20 Bayreuth 12:21 AM Mannheim €82 1 One-way 3 transfers
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7:02 AM 4h55 Bayreuth 11:57 AM Mannheim €92 1 One-way 3 transfers
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9:01 AM 4h56 Bayreuth 1:57 PM Mannheim €92 1 One-way 3 transfers.png)
11:01 AM 4h56 Bayreuth 3:57 PM Mannheim €92 1 One-way 3 transfers.png)
1:01 PM 4h56 Bayreuth 5:57 PM Mannheim €92 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Mannheim:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Mannheim costing on average €99.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
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