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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a flight costs an average of €292.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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€101 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €292 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Mannheim:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Mannheim costing on average €101.
A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Mannheim costing on average €292.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (4h 58m by train vs 5h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €101 compared to roughly €66 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 Chemnitz to Mannheim
How to get from Chemnitz to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:15 AM 8h20 Chemnitz 1:35 PM Mannheim €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 AM 8h20 Chemnitz 1:35 PM Mannheim €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:15 AM 8h20 Chemnitz 1:35 PM Mannheim €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:40 PM 11h05 Chemnitz 4:45 AM Mannheim €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Mannheim:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Mannheim costing on average €101.
A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Mannheim costing on average €292.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
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