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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 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.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Mannheim
How to get from Bonn to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:05 PM2h40Bonn, Museumsmeile6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:05 PM2h40Bonn, Museumsmeile6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
STR 66 · ICE 22510:57 AM1h56Bonn Hbf12:53 PMMannheim Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 20409:14 AM2h07Bonn Hbf11:21 AMMannheim Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
ICE 25 · ICE 9158:14 AM2h39Bonn Hbf10:53 AMMannheim Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
ICE 27 · ICE 22510:15 AM2h38Bonn Hbf12:53 PMMannheim Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:15 AM3h25Bonn, Museumsmeile2:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM3h45Bonn, Museumsmeile12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$201One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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