How to travel from Dresden to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $170.

Distance: 256 miles (412 km)

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Driving

$103

Average price

$52

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$259

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$100

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 20m

Average total duration

6h 50m

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7h 40m

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7h 10m

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1h 5m

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5h 46m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $52 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Mannheim:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Mannheim costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $207 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Mannheim costing on average $259 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Mannheim among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Mannheim

How to get from Dresden to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 AM10h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:05 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM9h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM7h45
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM9h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:35 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM11h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $52 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Mannheim:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Mannheim costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $207 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Mannheim costing on average $259 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Dresden to Mannheim is approximately 256 miles (412 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Mannheim is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Mannheim:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.

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