How to travel from Düsseldorf to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $140.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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Driving

$44

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$26

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$140

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$52

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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4h 13m

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3h 43m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Mannheim costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $114 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Mannheim costing on average $140 (€113).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 54m faster (2h 16m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€35) vs $52 (€42)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 17423 · IC 1148
    3:45 PM3h36
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    $221One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 17423 · IC 1148
    3:45 PM3h36
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    $221One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH75
    3:10 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1015
    7:07 PM1h46
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn28523 · IC 2048
    3:58 PM3h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn28527 · IC 2440
    5:58 PM3h23
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM4h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:35 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM4h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 PM4h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217
    6:30 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH73
    10:40 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1511One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH79
    6:10 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Mannheim costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $114 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Mannheim costing on average $140 (€113).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Mannheim is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mannheim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.

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