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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m 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 |
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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 $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mannheim costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
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)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:05 PM2h40Bonn, Museumsmeile6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2206 · ICE 5137:21 AM2h04Bonn Hbf9:25 AMMannheim Hbf$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 16487:14 AM2h39Bonn Hbf9:53 AMMannheim Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
ICE 23 · ICE 9136:14 AM2h39Bonn Hbf8:53 AMMannheim Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
ICE 25 · ICE 9158:14 AM2h39Bonn Hbf10:53 AMMannheim Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:15 AM3h25Bonn, Museumsmeile2:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM3h45Bonn, Museumsmeile12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Mannheim:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mannheim costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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