How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim

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 $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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1h 28m

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from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h10
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
12:05PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus30485
12:00PM1h25
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
01:25PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 919
02:22PM0h31
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
02:53PMMannheim Hbf
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
02:03PM0h41
Frankfurt South station
02:44PMMannheim Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:03PM0h35
Frankfurt South station
04:38PMMannheim Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 119
10:03AM0h46
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
10:49AMMannheim Hbf
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM1h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
12:05PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM1h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
12:30PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM1h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:10AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
$111One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim, 57,77% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim costing on average $7 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Mannheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Mannheim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Amsterdam. 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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