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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dortmund to Mannheim:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Mannheim costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Mannheim
How to get from Dortmund to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:15 PM4h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 PM4h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 9158:10 AM2h43Dortmund Hbf10:53 AMMannheim Hbf$1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 20139:16 AM4h05Dortmund Hbf1:21 PMMannheim Hbf$751One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2198:39 AM3h12Dortmund Hbf11:51 AMMannheim Hbf$871One-way0 transfers
- 33084 · ICE 595+
151078:00 AM4h30Dortmund Hbf12:30 PMMannheim Hbf$1111One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM6h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:55 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:40 PM5h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:55 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Mannheim:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Mannheim costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mannheim by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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