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Compare bus and train for Erlangen to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $159 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Mannheim:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Mannheim costing on average $91.
A bus is $130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Mannheim costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 53m 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 Erlangen to Mannheim
How to get from Erlangen to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 PM 4h15 Erlangen 8:40 PM Mannheim $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:25 PM 4h15 Erlangen 8:40 PM Mannheim $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:25 PM 4h15 Erlangen 8:40 PM Mannheim $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 AM 7h25 Erlangen 5:25 PM Mannheim $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Mannheim:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Mannheim costing on average $91.
A bus is $130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Mannheim costing on average $159.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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