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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim.

There are 2 travel options between Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Mannheim from Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim.
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 31 min.
There are alternative travel options to Mannheim that take longer:
Bus takes on average 55 min.
Mannheim is approximately 43 miles (70 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is:
- 26 buses a day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Mannheim from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:
- Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Most travelers catch their train from Frankfurt Stadion station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:
- You can travel by bus to Mannheim from Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Centrotrans Eurolines, and you can find FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Centrotrans Eurolines.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet with 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Mannheim as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim.
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