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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$558 Average price | $103 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mannheim:
A train is $67 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $103 (€84).
A train is $522 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $558 (€456).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
You'll arrive about 6h 6m sooner (2h 46m by flight vs 8h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $558 (€456) compared to roughly $223 (€183) 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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How to get from Bologna to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM14h15Bologna11:15 AMMannheim$581One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM14h15Bologna11:15 AMMannheim$581One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM14h15Bologna11:15 AMMannheim$581One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM14h15Bologna10:15 AMMannheim$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mannheim:
A train is $67 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $103 (€84).
A train is $522 (€427) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $558 (€456).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, TPER spa to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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