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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $551.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $551 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mannheim:
A train is $53 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $99 (€82).
A train is $505 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $551 (€460).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€82) compared to roughly $219 (€183) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $121 (€101). The journey takes 13h 28m versus 8h 52m 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 Bologna to Mannheim
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.
FlixBus10:00 PM 14h15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM 14h15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ73966:35 AM 1h30 Bologna Airport 8:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport $394 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3458+
RJ 88 · ICE 5947:10 AM 10h16 Bologna Centrale 5:26 PM Mannheim Hbf $205 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 16032+
RJ 88 · ICE 5946:05 AM 11h21 Bologna Centrale 5:26 PM Mannheim Hbf $205 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17870+
RJ 88 · ICE 5945:20 AM 12h06 Bologna Centrale 5:26 PM Mannheim Hbf $205 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM 16h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:15 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM 16h20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 13h05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 4:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) $100 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1322 · TK158710:55 AM 22h35 Bologna Airport 9:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport $280 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1322 · TK159710:55 AM 11h15 Bologna Airport 10:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport $283 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1322 · TK159110:55 AM 27h00 Bologna Airport 1:55 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport $292 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mannheim:
A train is $53 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $99 (€82).
A train is $505 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mannheim costing on average $551 (€460).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 Air Dolomiti, KLM, Air France, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Icelandair to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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