Travel Information to Mannheim from Cologne
| 120 miles (193 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $14 - $20 | |
| Bus • $14 (€12) • 2 h 45 min | |
| Train • $20 (€18) • 1 h 28 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 120 miles (193 km) to Mannheim from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Mannheim.
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How to get from Cologne to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Mannheim.

There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Mannheim: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Mannheim from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Mannheim:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Cologne to Mannheim.
The fastest way from Cologne to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Mannheim that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 45 min.
The Cologne to Mannheim distance is around 120 miles (193 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Mannheim is:
- 9 buses a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Mannheim from Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Mannheim:
- Most travelers board their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Mannheim:
- You can go to Mannheim from Cologne by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Cologne to Mannheim on Omio.
- You can go to Mannheim from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB or ÖBB Nightjet. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Mannheim on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct buses per day to Mannheim with.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Mannheim with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services to Mannheim tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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