How to travel from Bonn to Mannheim

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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$85

Average price

$26

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$38

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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30m

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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2h 31m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $21.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mannheim costing on average $40.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Mannheim including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bonn to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM2h40
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 PM2h40
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 225
    10:57 AM1h56
    Bonn Hbf
    12:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2040
    9:14 AM2h07
    Bonn Hbf
    11:21 AMMannheim Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 915
    8:14 AM2h39
    Bonn Hbf
    10:53 AMMannheim Hbf
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 225
    10:15 AM2h38
    Bonn Hbf
    12:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM3h25
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    2:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM3h45
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Mannheim.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Mannheim including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $21.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mannheim costing on average $40.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 16m.

The distance from Bonn to Mannheim is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Mannheim is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Mannheim:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mannheim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. 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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