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Compare train and bus for Chiasso to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €96, while a flight costs an average of €378.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€378 Average price | €96 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Chiasso to Mannheim:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Mannheim costing on average €134.
A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Mannheim costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
Tickets start at around €96 compared to roughly €100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 11h 8m versus 5h 45m 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 Chiasso to Mannheim
How to get from Chiasso to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM5h53Chiasso5:58 PMMannheim€1401One-way0 transfers
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12:05 PM5h53Chiasso5:58 PMMannheim€1401One-way0 transfers
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12:05 PM5h53Chiasso5:58 PMMannheim€1401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Mannheim:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Mannheim costing on average €134.
A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Mannheim costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chiasso and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, easyJet to go to Mannheim by flight.
- 12 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, easyJet.
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